Mirrors Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when light is directed into a smooth surface?
A
Light is reflected in a more regular way.
2
Q
What is refraction?
A
The process where light or other waves change when they travel from one medium into another.
3
Q
What happens when light enters a different material?
A
The speed of light changes causing it to bend or refract.
4
Q
Why does refraction occur?
A
Because the speed of light decreases.
5
Q
What happens when light is reflected onto a rough surface?
A
Light is scattered and reflected in all directions.
