Change in the direction of light when it falls on an object is called :

Reflection

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Refraction

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Absorption

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Adsorption

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B Reflection
When a light ray strikes a mirror or surface or any object then it gets sent back into the medium from which it came.This is called reflection of light.The direction of light changes by reflection.Hence correct answer is reflection.

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