What caused light to appear bent when it refracts ?

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Shawnie · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T17:36:00+0000

Answer: I think C. When light enters a different medium, it travels at a different speed.

Explanation: sorry if I’m wrong!

Nima Hakimi · Answer 2 · 2022-01-15T04:22:40+0000

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Light refracts whenever it travels at an angle into a substance with a different refractive index (optical density). This change of direction is caused by a change in speed. ... When light enters a more dense substance (higher refractive index), it 'bends' more towards the normal line.

What caused light to appear bent when it refracts ?

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