Question

What happens when a light beam passes from air into water? Select all that apply. *

the light wave slows down in water
refracted light bends in the water
some of the light is reflected off of the surface
total internal reflection
the light wave speeds up in water

Answer 1

the secont line is correct

Answer 2

When a light ray passes from air into water a similar thing occurs: the light ray is bent as it strikes the surface of the water. This 'bending of a ray of light' when it passes from one substance into another substance is called refraction.