reflection and refraction at boundaries
Reflection and refraction at boundaries refer to the behavior of light when it encounters a change in medium. Reflection occurs when light bounces off the boundary, keeping the same angle of incidence and reflecting back into the original medium. Refraction, on the other hand, occurs when light passes through the boundary and changes direction, bending towards or away from the normal line, due to the change in speed between the two mediums.
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