Refraction of Light Quiz

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What is the phenomenon called when light bends as it passes from one material to another?

  • Refraction (correct)
  • Reflection
  • Dispersion
  • Diffraction

Why does refraction occur?

  • Because the speed of light changes when it enters a different medium (correct)
  • Due to the light's wavelength increasing
  • Due to the light being absorbed by the new medium
  • Because light always travels in a curved path

What happens to light when it travels from a less dense to a denser medium?

  • It stops
  • It speeds up
  • It reflects back
  • It slows down (correct)

Which of the following is an example of refraction?

<p>A pencil appearing bent in a glass of water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition does light travel in a straight line?

<p>When it travels within a single material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the direction of light's bending during refraction?

<p>The change in speed of light across mediums (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding the behavior of light in different media?

<p>Light always travels in a straight line regardless of the medium (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT affect the refraction of light?

<p>The shape of the light source (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of light slowing down when it enters a denser medium?

<p>The light beam bends (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a direct result of light refraction?

<p>A rainbow forming in the sky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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