how is refraction different from reflection?

A. refraction occurs only within the same medium

B. the angle of reflection is always equal to the angle of incidence
C. the angle of reflection is measured from the flat surface rather than from the normal
D. light travels at a different speed after it is reflected

Question

how is refraction different from reflection?

A. refraction occurs only within the same medium

B. the angle of reflection is always equal to the angle of incidence
C. the angle of reflection is measured from the flat surface rather than from the normal
D. light travels at a different speed after it is reflected

michele_laino · Answer

statement A is false

anonymous · Answer

ok! which would be the solution? :/ i am not sure :(

michele_laino · Answer

statement B is true for reflection

anonymous · Answer

yes that's true.

michele_laino · Answer

statement C is false

anonymous · Answer

ohh so our solution is choice B?

michele_laino · Answer

here is my drawing:
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michele_laino · Answer

nevertheless that is the refraction not the reflection as stated in option D

anonymous · Answer

ohh so the solution should be choice D?

michele_laino · Answer

I think so!

anonymous · Answer

ok!! thank you!!

michele_laino · Answer

even if better is:
D. "light travels at a different speed after it is REFRACTED"

anonymous · Answer

ohh okie:)

michele_laino · Answer

:)