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If the light truly "bounces back", then it is being reflected. Refraction is the bending of electromagnetic waves like light or radio.

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How do you explain how light can be reflected refracted transmitted or absorbed?

Light can be reflected when it bounces off a surface, refracted when it changes direction while passing through a different medium, transmitted when it passes through a material without being absorbed, and absorbed when its energy is taken in by a material, converting it into other forms of energy such as heat.


What happens to light energy when it is not absorbed?

When light energy is not absorbed, it can be reflected, refracted, or transmitted. Reflection occurs when light bounces off a surface, while refraction happens when light passes through a medium and changes speed. Transmission involves light passing through a material without being absorbed.


What is the place at which rays of light meet or appear to meet after being reflected or refracted by a mirror or lens?

The point at which rays of light converge or appear to converge after being reflected or refracted by a mirror or lens is called the focal point.


What is the relation between incident ray and emergent ray?

The incident ray is the ray of light that first strikes the surface of a medium or interface, while the emergent ray is the ray of light that exits the medium after being refracted or reflected. The direction of the emergent ray depends on the angle of incidence and the properties of the medium.


When light strikes a black object what enery is it changed to?

When light strikes a black object, the energy is primarily absorbed and converted into heat energy. Black objects appear black because they absorb most of the light that hits them, which increases their temperature due to the absorbed energy being converted into heat.

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How do you explain how light can be reflected refracted transmitted or absorbed?

Light can be reflected when it bounces off a surface, refracted when it changes direction while passing through a different medium, transmitted when it passes through a material without being absorbed, and absorbed when its energy is taken in by a material, converting it into other forms of energy such as heat.


Is a bird looking at a mirror an example of light being refracted?

No, a bird looking at a mirror is an example of light being reflected, not refracted. When light hits the mirror, it bounces off in a different direction but does not change mediums. Refraction is when light passes through different mediums and changes direction.


What is refrangibility?

Refrangibility is the quality of being, capable of being refracted.


Why isn't light being refracted?

Light may not be refracted if it travels through mediums with the same refractive index, as there would be no change in speed or direction. Additionally, if light strikes a surface at a perpendicular angle (90 degrees), it will pass straight through without bending. Lastly, if the medium is homogeneous and isotropic, light will not experience any refraction.


As light passes from one substance to another it is?

Its being Refracted.


Is it normal if a gerbil bounces?

Yes, it is normal if a gerbil bounces. This being that bouncing, is referring to a hopping movement, or as a way of getting around.


What happens to light energy when it is not absorbed?

When light energy is not absorbed, it can be reflected, refracted, or transmitted. Reflection occurs when light bounces off a surface, while refraction happens when light passes through a medium and changes speed. Transmission involves light passing through a material without being absorbed.


What does light do when it is reflected?

When light is reflected, it bounces off a surface without being absorbed, redirecting its path. The angle of incidence (incoming light) is equal to the angle of reflection (outgoing light) in accordance with the law of reflection. This is how we see objects by the light that reflects off them into our eyes.


What is the place at which rays of light meet or appear to meet after being reflected or refracted by a mirror or lens?

The point at which rays of light converge or appear to converge after being reflected or refracted by a mirror or lens is called the focal point.


Does a rainbow occur because sunlight is selectively absorbed by water in the raindrops or because it is refracted by water in the raindrops?

Rainbows are the result of sunlight being refracted by drops of water in the air.


What is the relation between incident ray and emergent ray?

The incident ray is the ray of light that first strikes the surface of a medium or interface, while the emergent ray is the ray of light that exits the medium after being refracted or reflected. The direction of the emergent ray depends on the angle of incidence and the properties of the medium.


When light strikes a black object what enery is it changed to?

When light strikes a black object, the energy is primarily absorbed and converted into heat energy. Black objects appear black because they absorb most of the light that hits them, which increases their temperature due to the absorbed energy being converted into heat.