Definition of Refract
to make a ray of light change directions upon entry
Examples of Refract in a sentence
Sunlight will refract when it goes through a window, changing directions just slightly as the glass redirects it. 🔊
A ray of lay will refract when it passes through glass, changing the direction it moves based on the angle of entry. 🔊
The way a beam of light refracts upon entering a pain of glass can be witnessed firsthand by using a magnifying glass to direct the sunlight in different directions. 🔊
If you have ever used a reflective surface like a CD or your phone screen to direct a spot of light on the wall, you know how to refract light. 🔊
When a beam of light hits a mirror, it will refract and go roughly back in the direction that it came from. 🔊
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