Question

what is reflection ?​

Answer 1

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. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. ... Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water.

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.