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The phenomenon in which the direction of light changes as it travels obliquely from one transparent medium into another is called

Question
The phenomenon in which the direction of light changes as it travels obliquely from one transparent medium into another is called
reflection
refraction
dispersion
diffusion
Answer
refraction
Detailed Explanation
The chapter defines refraction as the phenomenon where the direction of propagation of light changes when travelling obliquely from one medium to another.
What makes objects visible to us during the day, according to the chapter? Science · Light – Reflection and Refraction We are able to see through a transparent medium because light is Science · Light – Reflection and Refraction By observing common optical phenomena, we may conclude that light seems to travel in Science · Light – Reflection and Refraction The straight-line path of light is usually indicated as a Science · Light – Reflection and Refraction

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