When light travels obliquely from one medium to another, the direction of propagation of light in the second medium changes. The phenomenon is known as -

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  1. Refraction
  2. Reflection
  3. Scattering
  4. Polarization

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Option 1 : Refraction
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The correct answer is Refraction.

  • When light travels obliquely from one medium to another, the direction of propagation of light in the second medium changes. The phenomenon is known as Refraction.

Explanation of different phenomenon:

Sl no. Phenomenon Effect
1. Refraction Change in the direction of light
2. Reflection Bouncing back of light
3. Scattering Deflection in many different directions
4. Polarization Light waves become Transverse

 

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