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Reflection of Light by Other Media

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Which of the following options can a ray of light undergo?

A

Reflection

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Absorption

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Refraction

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of these

A ray of light can either undergo reflection, refraction or absorption in a given situation.
In case of a plane mirror the light ray gets reflected and the phenomenon is called reflection.
In case of a light ray entering a swimming pool, it gets refracted and the phenomenon is called refraction.
And, in case of a person wearing dark clothes, the light rays gets absorbed.

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