what is the difference between refraction and defraction?

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

but i could be wrong

anonymous · Answer

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.

caominhim · Answer

was your first comment serious?

caominhim · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

unfortunatly yes

caominhim · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

no i didnt take it that way so its fine