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Refraction
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is refraction
Back (Answer)
The change in direction of light when it enters a new medium
#2
Front (Question)
Rules of refraction
Back (Answer)
• When light enters a MORE DENSE medium, the refracted rays bends towards N • When light enters a LESS DENSE medium, the refracted ray bends away from N
#3
Front (Question)
When light enters a more dense medium…
Back (Answer)
It SLOWS DOWN
#4
Front (Question)
Index of refraction
Back (Answer)
Ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed and f light in a specific medium (Unique and specific to each medium)