Refraction of light

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What is refraction of light?

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Refraction of light is when light travels from one medium to another and bends.

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What happens to light when it passes from air to water?

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Light bends toward the normal line.

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What are some examples of mediums that light can pass through?

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Air and water are examples of mediums that light can pass through.

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What does a glass prism do to white light?

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A glass prism separates white light into the colors of the rainbow.

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What does it mean when we say light bends?

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It means that the direction of light changes as it enters a different medium.

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What can you observe about a spoon in a glass of water?

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The spoon looks bent due to the refraction of light.

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What is the normal line in refraction?

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The normal line is an imaginary line that is perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence.

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What happens to light when it enters a denser medium?

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Light slows down and bends toward the normal.

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What happens to light when it enters a less dense medium?

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Light speeds up and bends away from the normal.

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What is an example of a less dense medium?

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Air is an example of a less dense medium compared to water.