LIGHT REFLECTION AND REFRACTION. YEAR 8.

1. What is the difference between light refraction and reflection?

a. Refraction :
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b. Reflection :
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2. Which properties of light is used in each of the following:

a. A dental mirror : __________________________________

b. A magnifying glass : _______________________________
c. A kaleidoscope : __________________________________

Figure 1
3. Figure 1 shows the refraction of light in a boys eye.
a. State the defect of vision that the boy suffers from.
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b. What are the TWO causes of this defect?
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c. How can this defect be corrected?

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Figure 2
4. Figure 2 shows the refraction of light in a boys eye.
a. State the defect of vision that the boy suffers from.
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b. What are the TWO causes of this defect?
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c. How can this defect be corrected?
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5. Name THREE uses of plane mirrors in our daily lives.
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b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________

Figure 3
6. Based on Figure 3, briefly explain how human see things.
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7. Describe how the eyes enable us to see near and distant object clearly.
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