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The change in the direction of propagation of light when it passes obliquely from one transparent medium to another is called `"…............."`.

A

dispersion

B

scattering

C

refraction

D

reflection

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  • 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

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    A
    the colour of light changes
    B
    the frequency of light changes
    C
    the speed of light changes
    D
    the intensity of light changes

  • A ray of light travelling obliquely from denser to rarer medium

    A
    bends towards the normal
    B
    bends away from the normal
    C
    does deviate from its path
    D
    none of these

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