Question

HURRY!
Which are characteristics of a ray when it hits a boundary and reflects, but not when it hits the boundary and refracts? Check all that apply.


changes direction

changes speed

does not change direction

does not change speed

bounces off the boundary

passes through the boundary

Answer 1

Answer:

changes direction

changes speed

bounces off the boundary

Answer 2

Answer:

B. changes speed

F. passes through the boundary

Explanation:

(This Answer is correct on Edge 2021)

A. "changes direction" is INCORRECT bc while the incident ray does change direction in refraction, it also changes direction in reflection, and we require only the characteristics that are present in refraction and not reflection.