Question

4 reflection and refraction what occurs when a light ray hits a surface and bounces off? a. absorption b. scattering c. refraction d. reflection

Explanation:

• Absorption is when light is taken in by a surface, not bounced off.
• Scattering is when light is dispersed in many directions, not a direct bounce.
• Refraction is when light bends as it passes through a new medium, not bounces off a surface.
• Reflection is defined as the phenomenon where a light ray hits a surface and bounces off.

Answer:

D. Reflection