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In the following figure, there is a triangle of glass in air. Which best shows the refracted ray of light?

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To solve the question regarding the refraction of light in a triangular glass prism, we will follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Mediums**: - The triangle is made of glass, which is a denser medium. - The surrounding medium is air, which is a rarer medium. 2. **Understand the Refraction Process**: - When light travels from a rarer medium (air) to a denser medium (glass), it bends towards the normal. - When light travels from a denser medium (glass) to a rarer medium (air), it bends away from the normal. 3. **Draw the Normal Line**: - At the point where the light ray enters the glass, draw a normal line perpendicular to the surface of the glass. 4. **Determine the Path of the Light Ray**: - As the light ray enters the glass from air, it will bend towards the normal. - After traveling through the glass, when it exits back into the air, it will bend away from the normal. 5. **Analyze the Options**: - Look at each option provided in the question to see which one correctly represents the bending of the light ray as it enters and exits the glass prism. 6. **Select the Correct Option**: - The correct option will show the light ray bending towards the normal when entering the glass and bending away from the normal when exiting back into the air. ### Conclusion: After analyzing the options based on the behavior of light in different mediums, the correct answer is **Option 3**, which accurately depicts the refraction of light through the triangular glass prism. ---
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