What is Refraction of Light? Flashcards

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visible light…

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  • travels in a straight line
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refraction…

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  • light slows down when travelling through different mediums
  • image appears “bent”, or disoriented
  • light travels fastest through a vacuum
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speed of light…

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  • 186,000 miles per second
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