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What is refraction of light?
What is refraction of light? Explain with the help of an example.
Explain the refraction of light.
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Solution
- Light changes its direction when going from one transparent medium to another transparent medium. This change in direction is called the refraction of light.
- For example, the coin appears to disappear in a vessel when viewed from a specific angle. But as soon as the water is poured into the vessel at a certain level, the coin appears. This phenomenon is because light rays coming from the coin emerge out of the water and change their direction due to the refraction of light.
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