Asked by kelvin calin

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

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- does not change speed
- bounces off the boundary

Explanation: A reflected ray stays in the same medium (so its speed remains the same) and is reflected (bounces) from the surface. Refraction involves passing into the other medium and generally changing speed (and direction) as well.