(R) 5.6C Science STAAR (Light)

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What happens to light when it enters a fiber optic cable?

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Light travels in a straight line through the fiber.

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What is the path of light when it reflects off a mirror?

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Light travels in straight lines and reflects from the surface of the mirror.

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Why does a box painted white look brighter than other colored boxes?

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More light is reflected off white paint.

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What causes a fish to appear closer to the surface of the water than it really is?

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Light is refracted when it passes from water to air.

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How does the objective lens of a telescope help in observing distant objects?

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The objective lens refracts light to make distant objects appear closer.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is bouncing off a surface, while refraction is bending as it passes through a medium.

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What type of surface reflects light best?

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Smooth and shiny surfaces reflect light best.

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What happens to light when it passes through a prism?

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Light is refracted and separated into different colors.

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