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jake

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on: Jul 14, 2018
When light passes from water into air, it bends:
 
  A) away from the perpendicular. B) at a 45 angle to the surface of the water.
  C) more slowly. D) towards the perpendicular.

Question 2

If light enters a transparent medium at a right angle (perpendicular), what change occurs to the light?
 
  A) Only its direction is changed. B) Only its velocity is changed.
  C) Both its direction and velocity are altered. D) It is reflected rather than entering the medium.


alvinum

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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