Question

What is refraction of light?

What is refraction of light? Explain with the help of example.

Answer 1

1. Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This is called the refraction of light.
2. e.g. The coin disappears in a vessel as it is seen from a specific location. But as soon as the water is poured into the vessel to a certain level, the coin appears. This is because light rays coming from the coin emerge out of the water and change their direction due to the refraction of light.