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What is meant by 'reflection of light'?

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The process of sending back light rays that fall on the surface of an object is called reflection of light. 

  

 

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Chapter 4: Reflection of Light - Exercise 1 [Page 174]

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Lakhmir Singh Physics (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Reflection of Light
Exercise 1 | Q 26.1 | Page 174

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