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Mirrors don't refract, they reflect. All lenses, on the other hand, refract (bend) the light. All cameras have lenses, to focus the image; same for eyeglasses. Some telescopes have lenses, but others are collections of mirrors. Note that some few optical elements are lenses and mirrors - like prescription sunglasses with mirror coating.
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Is a telescope with incoming light passing through glass refracting?
Yes, a telescope with incoming light passing through glass does refract. The glass lenses or mirrors in a telescope refract light as it passes through, focusing the light to form an image.
What kind of telescope's objective is a lens but contains no mirrors?
Refractors use a concave lens to refract the light rays through the main body, off the rectangular prism and into the eyepiece. These telescopes use no mirrors like reflectors (except the triangular prism contains a small mirror but a triangular prism is optional)
Do funhouse mirrors refract or reflect?
reflect
Do you need refraction for glasses an cameras etc?
You need refraction for increasing or decreasing the size of an image. We can take x-ray images just fine, and we don't have anything that will refract x-rays.
Would rather reflect than refract light?
Mirrors and other shiny surfaces.
Can a telescope refract light?
The human eye is a refractor, but the telescope could be either refractor or a reflector.
Does the iris refract light?
Refraction happens in the cornea of the eye. It can be corrected with glasses or contacts.
Will a camera refract light?
Cameras do not refract light, lenses do. Refraction occurs whenever light passes from one medium to another, so it is not something that only occurs with lenses.
What are everyday objects that have lens?
Some everyday objects that have lenses include eyeglasses, cameras, magnifying glasses, binoculars, and microscopes. These lenses are used to bend or refract light in order to correct vision, focus images, or magnify small objects for better visibility.
Why can I see underwater without glasses?
When you are underwater, the water helps to refract light in a way that can improve your vision, making it easier to see without glasses.
What are some materials that refract light?
All see-through materials. Glass is well known. Water also refracts light. Diamonds refract light a lot. Even air refracts light a little.
What does a refracting telescope do and how does it differ from other types of telescopes?
Ah, a refracting telescope is a wonderful invention! It works by using a lens to bend or refract light, helping us see objects in the distance with more clarity. Unlike other types of telescopes, like reflectors or catadioptrics, refracting telescopes use lenses instead of mirrors to gather and focus light. Remember, there's no right or wrong choice when it comes to telescopes – each one has its unique beauty and purpose!
