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7 sci ch 9-3 vocab
7th Grade Science Chapter 9 Lesson 3 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| index of refraction | A measure of the amount a ray of light bends when it passes from one medium to another. |
| mirage | An image of a distant object caused by refraction of light as it travels through air of varying temperature. |
| lens | The flexible structure that focuses light that has entered |
| concave lens | A lens that is thinner in the center than at the edges. |
| convex lens | A lens that is thicker in the center than at the edges. |