Question

Why is the angle of refraction not the same as the angle of incidence?

Answer 1

Question:

Why is the angle of refraction not the same as the angle of incidence?

Answer:

Angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection not refraction.

Explanation:

Refraction produces mirages and rainbows. When a ray of light (i.e., the incident ray) goes from rarer to denser medium, the ray (refracted ray) bends towards the normal in the denser medium.

Answer 2

Answer:

Angle of incidence is equal to angle of reflection not refraction. ... Refraction produces mirages and rainbows. When a ray of light (i.e., the incident ray) goes from rarer to denser medium, the ray (refracted ray) bends towards the normal in the denser medium.