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How does density affect refraction?

Diamonds are a very dense material. Predict what would happen to the light ray if you projected it from the air through a diamond.
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(1.) The Phenomena of Refraction Occurs when a Ray (Here Light) enters a Relatively Denser or Rarer Medium and Due to the Change in Density, the Speed of the Incident Ray Decreases or Increases Respectively.

(2.) If a light ray projected through a diamond, the light would refract drastically.

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