Reflection and Refraction

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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 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 a medium in terms of light?

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A medium is a material through which light can travel, such as air, water, or glass.

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Why does a straw appear bent in a glass of water?

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The straw appears bent because of the refraction of light as it passes from water to air.

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What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

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Light is reflected off the surface of the mirror.

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What is a prism?

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A prism is a transparent object that refracts light, separating it into different colors.

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What does it mean to absorb light?

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To absorb light means that the light is taken in by a material and not reflected or refracted.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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What is a hand lens?

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A hand lens is a simple magnifying glass that bends light to make objects appear larger.

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What is the role of light in seeing objects?

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Light reflects off objects and enters our eyes, allowing us to see them.

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