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Light
Term | Definition |
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Light | Light comes from things like the sun, light bulbs and candles. It bounces off of things and allows us to see. |
Light reflection | When light bounces off the surface of an object. |
Light source | The place from which light originates. |
Reflecting Surface | Surface from which the light bounces off. |
Camera Obscura | A darkened box used to project an image of an external object onto a screen inside. It works in the same way as our eyes. |
Lens | A curved piece of glass or plastic that concentrates light rays. They are used in magnifying glasses and telescopes. |
Vision | The ability to see. This is thanks to our eyes, which detect light that is reflected into them. |
Internal Reflection | When light reflects off the inside surface of things. For example, the inside surface of a stream of water. |