Refraction Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of refraction
A
Change of speed, e.g. When light rays pass from one medium into another
2
Q
Where does the light refract to when entering a glass prism from air
A
Towards the normal
3
Q
Refraction definition using light
A
When a ray of light pass s from one transparent material into another. Once in the glass the light ray bends, it again bends when out of the glass cube. This is the light direction changing
4
Q
Why do different materials refract light more/less
A
Some objects are more/ less dense, diamond is a very dense object
