THE LITTLE WONDER ATLAS · AGES 6–12 WITH A GROWN-UP
Light: bounce, bend, see
Optics is the study of light and how it behaves.
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A source such as the Sun or a lamp emits light.
Light can bounce from a surface. A smooth mirror produces an orderly reflection.
Light can change direction when it passes between materials, such as air and glass.
Light enters the eyes; the brain uses signals from the eyes to form an image.
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What is light bouncing off a mirror called?
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Reflection
For grown-ups: sources and learning notes
Reviewed 28 September 2026. These are introductory explanations; the diagrams simplify real structures and processes.