12 Questions
What is the function of the optic nerve?
To transmit electrical impulses from the back of the eye to the brain
What is the part of the eye that detects light and forms images?
Retina
What is light?
A form of electromagnetic radiation
What is bioluminescence?
The ability of an object to produce light by itself
What type of materials reflect light?
Opaque materials
What is an example of a translucent material?
Tissue paper
What occurs when light rays hit an opaque object?
Reflection of light
What is the law of reflection?
Angle of incidence = angle of reflection
What type of reflection occurs when light hits a smooth opaque surface?
Specular reflection
What is the function of the pupil in the eye?
To control the amount of light that enters the eye
What is the transparent part of the eye that allows light to pass through it?
Cornea
What is the sequence of events that allows us to see objects that are not light sources?
Light rays hit the surface of the objects, objects reflect the light rays, light rays get to our eyes
Learn about the reflection of light rays, types of reflection, and the law of reflection. Understand how opaque objects affect light and the rules that govern reflection.
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