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What is the phenomenon called when light bends as it passes from one material to another?
What is the phenomenon called when light bends as it passes from one material to another?
- Refraction (correct)
- Reflection
- Dispersion
- Diffraction
Why does refraction occur?
Why does refraction occur?
- Because the speed of light changes when it enters a different medium (correct)
- Due to the light's wavelength increasing
- Due to the light being absorbed by the new medium
- Because light always travels in a curved path
What happens to light when it travels from a less dense to a denser medium?
What happens to light when it travels from a less dense to a denser medium?
- It stops
- It speeds up
- It reflects back
- It slows down (correct)
Which of the following is an example of refraction?
Which of the following is an example of refraction?
In which condition does light travel in a straight line?
In which condition does light travel in a straight line?
What determines the direction of light's bending during refraction?
What determines the direction of light's bending during refraction?
What is a common misconception regarding the behavior of light in different media?
What is a common misconception regarding the behavior of light in different media?
Which factor does NOT affect the refraction of light?
Which factor does NOT affect the refraction of light?
What is the consequence of light slowing down when it enters a denser medium?
What is the consequence of light slowing down when it enters a denser medium?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of light refraction?
Which of the following is NOT a direct result of light refraction?