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(a) A ray of light in air enters glass. ...

(a) A ray of light in air enters glass. Does it bend towards normal ?
(b) If the same ray enters water, which way will it bend?

A

it goes away from the nonnal.

B

it bends towards the nonnal.

C

it travels straight without bending.

D

it returns into water.

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