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The property due to which a light ray striking a surface is returned back into the same medium is called

A

regression

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refraction

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C

reflection

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reflex action

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Solution

The correct option is C reflection
The returning back of light in the same medium after striking the surface is called reflection of light.
Hence option (c) is correct.

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