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Question
Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This is called _______.
Options
Reflection of light
Refraction of light
Dispersion of light
Aabsorption of light
Scattering of light
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Solution
Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This is called refraction of light.
Explanation:
- When light travels through a transparent material, like glass or water, it bends, a phenomenon known as refraction.
- This occurs because light travels at various speeds through different optical densities.
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