Question

what is the difference between refraction and defraction?

Answer 1

my guess is a refraction is redoing a fraction and defraction is undoing a fraction

Answer 2

but i could be wrong

Answer 3

Refraction is the change in direction of waves that occurs when waves travel from one medium to another. Refraction is always accompanied by a wavelength and speed change. Diffraction is the bending of waves around obstacles and openings.

Answer 4

was your first comment serious?

Answer 5

cause normally i would assume sarcasm, however that 3 minute break leads me to believe you took the time to look it up

Answer 6

unfortunatly yes

Answer 7

okay, I didn't mean to be offensive, just wondering

Answer 8

no i didnt take it that way so its fine