Question

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Use the data you have so far to explain what happens to a light wave when it encounters a boundary between two media. Make sure your answer includes relevant science vocabulary. Note: this is a pretty broad question, and should probably be answered in more than a few sentences.

Answer 1

Waves can and do meet boundaries in their medium. When a wave meets a boundary, it can be reflected or transmitted. ... Refraction occurs when a wave crosses a boundary from one medium to another. A wave entering a medium at an angle will change direction.