What is the difference between reflected waves and refracted waves? (2 points) (2 points) Responses [Choice A] Reflected waves are bounced off of a surface while Refracted waves change direction after passing through a medium [Choice A] Reflected waves are bounced off of a surface while Refracted waves change direction after passing through a medium [Choice B] There is no difference between them [Choice B] There is no difference between them [Choice C] Reflected waves change direction after passing from one medium to another while Refracted waves are bounced off of a surface. [Choice C] Reflected waves change direction after passing from one medium to another while Refracted waves are bounced off of a surface. [Choice D] The difference solely depends on the plane mirror that is acting as the medium.

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What is the difference between reflected waves and refracted waves? (2 points) (2 points) Responses [Choice A] Reflected waves are bounced off of a surface while Refracted waves change direction after passing through a medium [Choice A] Reflected waves are bounced off of a surface while Refracted waves change direction after passing through a medium [Choice B] There is no difference between them [Choice B] There is no difference between them [Choice C] Reflected waves change direction after passing from one medium to another while Refracted waves are bounced off of a surface. [Choice C] Reflected waves change direction after passing from one medium to another while Refracted waves are bounced off of a surface. [Choice D] The difference solely depends on the plane mirror that is acting as the medium.

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The correct response is:

[Choice A] Reflected waves are bounced off of a surface while Refracted waves change direction after passing through a medium

Reflected waves occur when a wave hits a boundary and bounces back, while refracted waves occur when a wave changes direction as it passes from one medium to another.