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$Refraction and Light Behavior Quiz$

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What is refraction?

The bending of light when it passes from one substance into another (correct)

The reflection of light when it passes through a medium

The scattering of light as it moves through space

The absorption of light by a material

Why does the sun appear distorted at sunset?

Due to the rotation of the Earth

Due to changes in the sun's shape

Due to how light bends in Earth’s atmosphere (correct)

Due to refraction in space

What happens to parallel light rays due to refraction?

They can converge to a focus (correct)

They disperse in different directions

They remain parallel

They become brighter

What is the focal plane?

Where light from different directions comes into focus Signup and view all the answers

What is the orientation of the image behind a single (convex) lens?

It is actually upside-down Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of charge-coupled devices (CCDs) in digital cameras?

Detect light and capture the image Signup and view all the answers

Why does the sun appear distorted at sunset according to the text?

Due to how light bends in Earth's atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the thickness of the CCD used in the Kepler telescope, as mentioned in the text?

300 micrometers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a convex lens in relation to the image it produces?

The image behind a single (convex) lens is actually upside-down Signup and view all the answers

What effect does refraction have on parallel light rays?

Refraction can cause parallel light rays to converge to a focus Signup and view all the answers