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When a ray of light travels from optically denser medium to optically rarer medium, it always bends towards the normal.

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  • When a ray of light from air enters a denser medium, it :

    A
    bends away from the normal
    B
    bends towards the normal
    C
    goes undeviated
    D
    is reflected back

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    A
    The light ray bends towards the normal.
    B
    Angle of incidence is less than angle of refraction.
    C
    Speed of light decreases.
    D
    Speed of light remains unchanged.

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