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Why does a ray of light bend when it travels from one medium to another.

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Different media have different optical density. Therefore, velocity of light in different media is different. That is why a ray of light bends when it travels from one medium to another.
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  • The phenomenon of change in path of ray of light when it passes from one medium to another medium is

    A
    reflection of light
    B
    refraction of light
    C
    interference of light
    D
    diffraction of light

  • The bending of a beam of light when it passes obliquely from one medium to another is known as:

    A
    reflection
    B
    refraction
    C
    dispersion
    D
    deviation

  • When a ray of light enters from one medium to another then its velocity in second medium becomes doubled. The maximum value of angle of incidence so that total internal reflection may not take place will be

    A
    `60^@`
    B
    `90^@`
    C
    `30^@`
    D
    `180^@`

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