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jCorn1234

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When a light beam enters glass from air the beam is refracted. Why does this happen? (Hint: What physical property of the light changes?)

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Rank the electric potentials at the four points shown in Figure OQ25.7 from largest to smallest.
 
  1.C > A > D > B
  2.B > C > D > A
  3.A > C > B > D
  4.D > C > B > A


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strudel15

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Light is bent on entering glass from air because the velocity of the light is less in the
glass than it is in air.

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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