Question

5) When a wave hits a material interface, it can be absorbed, reflected or
transmitted by the second material. Describe what happens in each of
these cases.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

IN ABSORPTION (OR YOU CAN SAY REFRACTION) THE SECOND MATERIAL ABSORB THE ENERGY OF LIGHT (NOT ALL ENERGY) AND THE LIGHT GOESIN SECOND MATERIAL

IN REFLECTION (OR TRANSMISSION) LIGHT HITS THE SURFACE OF SECOND MATERIAL AND RETURNS BACK TO FIRST MATERIAL.

NO SUCH CHANGE OF ENERGY