Refraction Flashcards

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What is light?

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Light is a type of wave.

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L____ can p___ through s _________ such as _____ and ______.

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Light can pass through substances such as water and glass.

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What do you call a substance which light can pass through?

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A medium

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is when light slows down and changes direction as it passes through another material.

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