Light hitting a window pane is reflected, refracted, and absorbed.

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Question 1
Light from the sun (A) strikes a window pane at point P. Some of the light enters the glass and changes direction (angle D). What is this phenomenon called?
Responses
A AbsorptionAbsorption
B DiffractionDiffraction
C ReflectionReflection
D RefractionRefraction
Question 2
Only some of the light from the sun (A) will follow the path shown in the diagram. What happens to the rest of the light?
Responses
A Some is absorbed and some is reflected.Some is absorbed and some is reflected.
B Some is diffracted and some is refractedSome is diffracted and some is refracted
C Some is absorbed and some is diffracted.Some is absorbed and some is diffracted.
D Some is reflected and some is refracted.Some is reflected and some is refracted.
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Answer 1

Let's analyze both questions carefully.

Question 1: Light from the sun (A) strikes a window pane at point P. Some of the light enters the glass and changes direction (angle D). What is this phenomenon called?

The correct response is: D. Refraction

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium (like air) into another medium (like glass) and changes direction due to a change in speed.

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Question 2: Only some of the light from the sun (A) will follow the path shown in the diagram. What happens to the rest of the light?

The correct response is: A. Some is absorbed and some is reflected.

When light strikes a surface like a window pane, it can be reflected back, absorbed by the material, or refracted through it (as mentioned in Question 1). The statement accurately represents these possibilities.

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