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Refraction occurs when light crosses the boundary between one material and another material. what is the primary cause for this refracting of light upon crossing a boundary?
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Refraction occurs when light crosses the boundary between one material and another material. what is the primary cause for this refracting of light upon crossing a boundary?

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The answer is Change in speed, Refraction occurs at the boundary and is caused by a change in the speed of the light wave upon crossing the boundary.
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