Optics: Ray Model Of Light Flashcards

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What is a light Ray?

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Lasers and flashlight beams provide evidence that light travels in…

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What is geometric optics?

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Incident light

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When drawing light rays always use a…

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What are the three types of Rays. Draw diagrams of each.

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Depending on the material that the object is made of, when light rays encounter the object rays may be…

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A material can be…

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Transparent

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Translucent

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Opaque

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State the key terms for flat mirrors.

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What is a mirror made of?

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What is the purpose of a glass later in a mirror?

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State the five steps to drawing a ray diagram.

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What is the difference between a reflection on a rough surface to a smooth surface?

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