2.4 - Transparent substances reflect light Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to light when it enters a denser medium?
A
It bends toward the normal
2
Q
What happens to light when it enters a less dense medium?
A
It bends away from the normal
3
Q
What is the bending of light called?
A
Refraction
4
Q
When refraction occurs, what is the reflected ray now called?
A
The refracted ray
5
Q
What three things can happen to light when it hits a surface?
A
- Reflect
- Refract
- Absorb
