Optics 6: Refraction Flashcards
1
Q
refraction
A
the process of light bending when passing THROUGH a medium
2
Q
light travels fastest in….
A
a vaccum (no particles in the way)
3
Q
dense means…
A
particles are packed together
4
Q
the denser the medium
A
the slower light travels
5
Q
when changing speed light will…
A
bend
6
Q
if light speeds up it will bend…
A
away from the normal
7
Q
if light slows down it will bend…
A
towards the normal
