Science · Topic 50 of 64
Refraction of Light
⭐ MasteredRefraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material into another, such as from air into water. This bending makes things look bent in a glass of water.
💡 Fun fact
A straw in a glass of water looks broken because light bends at the surface.
All about Refraction of Light
Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one material into another, such as from air into water. The bending happens because light changes speed as it enters the new material.
Refraction is why a straw in a glass of water looks bent and why lenses can focus light.
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Real-life uses of Refraction of Light
- Designing eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Building cameras and microscopes
- Understanding why a swimming pool looks shallower
Frequently asked questions about Refraction of Light
What is refraction?
Refraction is the bending of light as it moves between materials.
Why does a pool look shallower?
Light from the bottom bends as it leaves the water, so the bottom appears higher.