Question

multiple choice question
refraction is the
o bouncing of waves off of a boundary or surface
o breaking of the wave front into many discrete linear waves
o amplification of waves due to reverberations at boundaries
o bending of a wave front
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Explanation:

Refraction is a phenomenon in physics. It occurs when a wave (such as a light wave) passes from one medium to another, causing the wave front to bend. This is due to a change in the wave's speed as it moves between media with different refractive indices.

• The first option describes reflection (bouncing of waves off a boundary).
• The second option is related to diffraction (breaking of wave front into many discrete linear waves).
• The third option is about resonance (amplification of waves due to reverberations at boundaries).

Answer:

bending of a wave front