Light Reflection and Refraction in Optics

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What happens during reflection of light?

  • The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. (correct)
  • Light bends due to a change in speed.
  • Light enters the medium and changes direction.
  • Light changes speed while passing through a medium.

What governs the change in direction of light when it passes from one transparent medium into another?

  • Snell's Law (correct)
  • Law of Diffraction
  • Fermat's Principle
  • Huygens' Principle

Which type of reflection occurs when light reflects off a smooth surface in a single direction?

  • Refractive reflection
  • Specular reflection (correct)
  • Absorptive reflection
  • Diffuse reflection

How does light behave when it travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium?

<p>It bends away from the normal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of reflection, what is the relationship between the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection?

<p>They are always equal regardless of the nature of the reflecting surface. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When light passes from a denser medium to a rarer medium, what is the behavior of the light with respect to the normal?

<p>It bends towards the normal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon causes objects to appear displaced when viewed through different media?

<p>Apparent depth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law governs the change in direction of light when it passes from one transparent medium into another?

<p>Snell's Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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