Hello
user
Hello! How can I help you today?
assistant
I'm learning about light in my science class. What is reflection?
user
Reflection is when light bounces off a surface. For example, when you look in a mirror, the light from your face bounces off the mirror and back to your eyes, so you can see yourself.
assistant
That makes sense. What is refraction?
user
Refraction is when light passes from one material into another and changes direction. This is why objects appear bent when they're in water – the light is being refracted, or bent, as it passes from the air into the water.
assistant
I see. Can you give me an example of refraction in everyday life?
user
A common example of refraction is a straw in a glass of water. When you put a straw in a glass, it looks like the straw is bent at the water's surface. This is because the light is being refracted, or bent, as it passes from the air into the water.
assistant