What is reflection of light?

Reflection is when light waves bend a surface.

Reflection is when light waves bounce off a surface.

Reflection is when light waves curve around objects.

Reflection is when light waves travel through objects.

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Reflection is when light waves bounce off a surface. When light encounters a reflective surface, such as a mirror or a calm body of water, it changes direction and travels away from that surface. This phenomenon allows us to see images and is a fundamental principle in optics.