Question

Which phenomenon occurs when light falls on a transparent medium?

Answer 1

(i) When light falls on a highly polished surface like mirror, reflection occurs.

(ii) Refraction of light occurs when light falls on a transparent medium like glass or water. When there is diffrence in the density of the medium, a ray tends to bend towards or away from the normal at the interface of media.

Answer 2

Answer:

Refraction of light occurs when light falls on a transparent medium like glass or water. When there is diffrence in the density of the medium, a ray tends to bend towards or away from the normal at the interface of media.