What is refraction?

Answer 1

Generally a reflection of light or sound/changing of direction when passing from one medium to another of different optical density.

Some examples:

a)Light that bounces off the internal wall(s) of the diamond

b)Changes in the direction of energy propagation as a result of density changes within the propagating medium. In weather terms, this is important on determining how a radar beam reacts in the atmosphere.

c)The bending of a wave when it crosses a boundary between media due to a change in velocity of the wave. Until it reaches the ionosphere, a radio wave propagates in a straight line. Once in the ionosphere, it may be refracted back towards the ground

d)In Metallurgy, refraction is a property of metals that indicates their ability to withstand heat. Metals with a high degree of refraction are referred to as refractory. These metals derive their high melting points from their strong intermolecular forces

d)the process whereby radiation experiences a change in direction as a result of a change in density of the medium or media through which it travels

e)Test to determine an eye's refractive error and the best corrective lenses to be prescribed.

Answer 2

Generally a reflection of light or sound/changing of direction when passing from one medium to another of different optical density.

Some examples:

a)Light that bounces off the internal wall(s) of the diamond

b)Changes in the direction of energy propagation as a result of density changes within the propagating medium. In weather terms, this is important on determining how a radar beam reacts in the atmosphere.

c)The bending of a wave when it crosses a boundary between media due to a change in velocity of the wave. Until it reaches the ionosphere, a radio wave propagates in a straight line. Once in the ionosphere, it may be refracted back towards the ground

d)In Metallurgy, refraction is a property of metals that indicates their ability to withstand heat. Metals with a high degree of refraction are referred to as refractory. These metals derive their high melting points from their strong intermolecular forces

d)the process whereby radiation experiences a change in direction as a result of a change in density of the medium or media through which it travels

e)Test to determine an eye's refractive error and the best corrective lenses to be prescribed.

Answer 3

Generally a reflection of light or sound/changing of direction when passing from one medium to another of different optical density.

Some examples:

a)Light that bounces off the internal wall(s) of the diamond

b)Changes in the direction of energy propagation as a result of density changes within the propagating medium. In weather terms, this is important on determining how a radar beam reacts in the atmosphere.

c)The bending of a wave when it crosses a boundary between media due to a change in velocity of the wave. Until it reaches the ionosphere, a radio wave propagates in a straight line. Once in the ionosphere, it may be refracted back towards the ground

d)In Metallurgy, refraction is a property of metals that indicates their ability to withstand heat. Metals with a high degree of refraction are referred to as refractory. These metals derive their high melting points from their strong intermolecular forces

d)the process whereby radiation experiences a change in direction as a result of a change in density of the medium or media through which it travels

e)Test to determine an eye's refractive error and the best corrective lenses to be prescribed.

Answer 4

Refracting is the bending of light (or more generally, any waves... such as sound, water, or light). When light passes from one substance to another, it changes speed, which causes it to bend and travel at a different angle. An object viewed through two different substances will appear to be in a different location. For instance, when looking at a fish in water, refraction of the light will cause the fish to appear to be in a different location than it actually is.

Answer 5

Refractive is the proper term for this. Search Google images that will explain all