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Question 38 • Physics

Which are characteristics of a ray when it hits a boundary and reflects, but not when it hits the boundary and refracts? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
changes direction
B
passes through the boundary
C
does not change speed
D
changes speed
E
bounces off the boundary
F
does not change direction

Explanation

When a ray reflects, it stays in the same medium, so its speed does not change. It also bounces off the boundary rather than passing through it, which distinguishes reflection from refraction.

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