The arrows in the diagrams below depict light rays. Which diagram does NOT accurately illustrate the path light will take upon striking a lens or mirror? (1 point)

Question

[Diagram of light reflecting off a mirror]

[Diagram of light refracting through a lens]

[Diagram of light refracting through a lens, but incorrectly showing some rays not bending]

Answer 1

To determine which diagram does NOT accurately illustrate the path light will take, we can analyze the descriptions you provided:

1. Diagram of light reflecting off a mirror: Light reflection follows the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. If this diagram correctly follows those principles, it is accurate.

2. Diagram of light refracting through a lens: Refraction occurs when light passes through a lens, bending toward the normal when entering a denser medium and away from the normal when exiting. If this diagram shows the light bending appropriately based on the type of lens, it is also accurate.

3. Diagram of light refracting through a lens, but incorrectly showing some rays not bending: If this diagram inaccurately depicts some rays not bending as they pass through the lens, it would be incorrect because all light rays should bend when entering and exiting a lens.

Based on these assessments, the third diagram is the one that does NOT accurately illustrate the path light will take.