Practice Properties Of Light (1) - Chapter 5 : Light Energy

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Question 1.
What is rectilinear propagation?
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Think about how light from the sun travels.
Question 2.
What happens to light when it hits a mirror?
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What do you see when you look into a mirror?
3Question 3.
What is rectilinear propagation?
- A) Light travels in a curved path
- B) Light travels in straight lines
- C) Light does not travel
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Think about how sunbeams enter through gaps.
4Question 4.
Is it true that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection?
- True
- False
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Recall our discussion on mirrors and measuring angles.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to demonstrate rectilinear propagation using a light source.
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What materials can you find that will show the light's path clearly?
Question 6.
How would you calculate the focal length of a lens using refraction principles?
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What are the variables you need to consider regarding your lens' properties and the media it's in?

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