Reflection and Refraction Worksheet
Explore the principles of light reflection and refraction with this Grade 8 science worksheet, including diagrams and practical examples.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What is the bouncing back of light when it strikes a surface called?
Refraction
Reflection
Dispersion
Absorption
2. When light passes from one medium to another and changes direction, what is this phenomenon called?
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Interference
1. A flat mirror produces a real image.
True
False
2. When light enters water from air, it bends towards the normal.
True
False
1. The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of .
2. A prism separates white light into its constituent colors through a process called .
1. Explain why a spoon in a glass of water appears bent.
2. Draw a simple diagram illustrating the reflection of light from a smooth surface. Label the incident ray, reflected ray, and normal.
Match the term with its definition.
1. Specular Reflection
a. Bending of light as it passes through different media
2. Diffuse Reflection
b. Reflection from a rough surface
3. Refractive Index
c. Reflection from a smooth surface
4. Normal
d. Ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to its speed in a medium
Observe the diagram below showing light entering water. Answer the questions that follow.
1. Is the light ray bending towards or away from the normal as it enters the water?
2. What does this indicate about the speed of light in water compared to air?