Optics 6: Refraction Flashcards

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refraction

A

the process of light bending when passing THROUGH a medium

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2
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light travels fastest in….

A

a vaccum (no particles in the way)

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3
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dense means…

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particles are packed together

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4
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the denser the medium

A

the slower light travels

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5
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when changing speed light will…

A

bend

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6
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if light speeds up it will bend…

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away from the normal

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7
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if light slows down it will bend…

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towards the normal

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