Question

Define Reflection in short.​

Answer 1

Answer:

the return of light or sound waves from a surface is called reflection.

Answer 2

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Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated.

Examples :- reflection of light, sound and water waves.

KnOw more :-

• When a ray of light approaches a smooth polished surface and the light ray bounces back, it is called the reflection of light.
• The incident light ray which lands upon the surface is said to be reflected off the surface. The ray that bounces back is called the reflected ray.
• If a perpendicular were to be drawn on a reflecting surface, it would be called normal.