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Light: reflect, refract, absorb — Homework
Use the law of reflection (angle in = angle out, from the normal) and this week's ideas on refraction and absorption.
- 1.A light beam hits a mirror at 55 degrees from the normal. At what angle does it reflect?
- 2.Why does a fish in a pond appear to be in a slightly different place than it actually is, viewed from above the water?
- 3.Why does a white shirt keep you cooler in sunlight than a black shirt?
- 4.Why can you see a beam of light more easily in a dusty or foggy room?
- 5.Describe an experiment using a flashlight and a mirror to test the law of reflection at home, including what you would measure.
🌲 Homeschool of the FutureEighth Grade · Science · week 21 homework