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    Question

    What is the phenomenon of the bending of light as it

    passes from one medium to another called?  
    A Reflection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Diffraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Refraction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Dispersion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium into another with a different optical density.   This occurs due to the change in the speed of light when it enters a new medium.   The amount of bending depends on the angle of incidence and the refractive indices of the two media.

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