Bouncing back of light from shining surfaces is called

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A Reflection
B Refraction
C Bending
D Dispersion

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Answer: A. Reflection

Reflection is the bouncing back of light from a surface, and shiny surfaces like mirrors reflect light very well. Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one material into another.

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