Refraction Flashcards

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Why does refraction occur

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Let reflex whenever it travels at an angle, in to a substance, with a different refraction index. This change of direction is caused by a change of speed. EX) when light travels through air into water it slows down when it hits water. 

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What is a reflection index

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The measure of bending of a light ray, when passing from one medium to another 

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