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प्रश्न
Fill in the blank and Explain the completed sentences.
The change in ______ of light rays while going from one medium to another is called refraction.
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उत्तर
The change in direction of light rays while going from one medium to another is called refraction.
Explanation:
- Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This is called the refraction of light.
- As every medium has a different refractive index, this causes the direction of light to change.
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