How light travels

Front

What is the bending of waves as they pass from one substance into another called?

Back

Refraction

Front

What causes light to refract when a rainbow is formed outside naturally?

Back

Small raindrops

Front

Why does a fork look different under water?

Back

Light is refracted at an angle.

Front

What is it called when light hits an object and bounces off?

Back

Reflection

Front

What is another name for light bending?

Back

Refraction

Front

What is the term for the change in direction of light when it passes from air into water?

Back

Refraction

Front

What phenomenon occurs when light passes through a prism?

Back

Dispersion

Front

What is the angle of incidence?

Back

The angle between the incoming light ray and the normal line at the surface.

Front

What is the angle of refraction?

Back

The angle between the refracted light ray and the normal line at the surface.

Front

What is total internal reflection?

Back

The phenomenon where light is completely reflected within a medium, occurring when it hits the boundary at an angle greater than the critical angle.