Light rays

Light rays

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This task is about different ways light rays travel.

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The statements below all relate to light rays.
Match each statement to the correct describing word (term).
 
What are the term that describe ...
 
a)  bending or changing the direction of light rays? FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
 
b)  bouncing light rays off a surface. FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
 
c)  a piece of glass or plastic which alters the direction of light rays? FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
 
d)  bringing light rays to a meeting point? FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
 
e)  a piece of shaped glass or plastic that splits light rays into different groups? FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
 
f)  a dark patch caused by little or no light falling on a surface? FocusLensShadowPrismReflectRefract
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5
Description of task: 
Task: Match definitions to terms about light rays. Assessment focus: scientific vocabulary.
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  Y10 (06/1998)
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