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Light

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regular reflectionThe bouncing back of light from a smooth, even surface.
diffuse reflectionThe bouncing back of light from an uneven surface.
plane mirrorA mirror with a perfectly flat face.
concave mirrorA mirror with a surface that curves inward.
convex mirrorA mirror with a surface that curves outward.
focal pointLocation at which light rays reflected from a mirror meet.
index of refractionComparison of speed of light in air with the speed of light in a certain material.
lensTransparent material the refracts light.
convex lensA lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges.
concave lensLens that is thicker at the ends than in the middle.


Science Teacher, Hinkley High School, Aurora, CO
Hinkley High School
Aurora, CO

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