What is meant by refraction of a wave?



What is meant by refraction of a wave?..

Answer / Vipin Sonkar

Refraction of a wave refers to the bending of waves as they pass through a medium with different properties. The amount of bending depends on the angle at which the wave enters the new medium and the relative speeds of the wave in each medium.

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