science Flashcards
1
Q
refracted light waves always bend towards the what that slows them down
A
medium
2
Q
curves outward and causes rays of light passing through it to bend inward on a point
A
convex lens
3
Q
occurs when light rays from a distant object by heated air so that the object appears to be nearby
A
mirage
4
Q
is also caused by a refraction of light
A
scintillation
5
Q
can only be seen when rain or a heavy mist is in front of the viewer and the suns rays are shining from behind the viewer
A
rainbows
6
Q
which appears above the primary rainbow,forms as light rays that enter the bottom of the drop are reflected twice instead of once and exit the top of the drop
A
secondary rainbow
