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solodive:

Explain where you observe reflection, refraction, and absorption of light in your everyday activities.

NotLeiland:

When you drink water, you see things distorted due to the refraction. Reflection every day you look in the mirror while brushing your teeth in the morning (I hope you do at least-) and absorption in everything because that's how we see colors.

solodive:

Thanks for this, also the brushing teeth part LMAO

NotLeiland:

You DO brush your teeth, right? 😳

solodive:

Obviously 😨

NotLeiland:

Okay just making sure

NotLeiland:

😳😳

solodive:

LMAO

TheKaylaHope:

Reflection: 1. Mirrors: When light falls on a mirror, it gets reflected back. We observe this reflection in our daily routine, such as when we look at ourselves in the mirror.

TheKaylaHope:

2. Still water surfaces: When light falls on a still water surface, it gets reflected back. We can observe this reflection in ponds, lakes, and so on.

TheKaylaHope:

Refraction: 1. Lenses: When light passes through a lens, it gets refracted or bent. We use lenses in eyeglasses, cameras, and microscopes, so we observe the refraction of light in our daily lives.

TheKaylaHope:

2. Prisms: When light passes through a prism, it bends and separates into different colors. We can observe this phenomenon in rainbows.

TheKaylaHope:

Absorption: 1. Clothing: The colors of clothing we wear absorb certain colors of light. For example, black clothing absorbs all colors of light, making it appear dark.

TheKaylaHope:

2. Solar panels: Solar panels absorb the light from the sun and convert it into electrical energy that we can use in our daily lives.

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