The phenomenon of bouncing back of light is known as __________ of light.

reflection

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refraction

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diffraction

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dispersion

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The correct option is A reflection
When straight moving light bounces off an object and changes its direction, we say that the light has undergone reflection. It is the phenomena of bouncing back of light when it hits the reflecting surface.

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