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QWhat is refraction?

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  • A The bending of light as it passes through a medium ✔ ✖
  • B The absorption of light by a medium ✔ ✖
  • C The reflection of light by a medium ✔ ✖
  • D The emission of light by a medium ✔ ✖
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Answer: A) The bending of light as it passes through a medium

Explanation: Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a medium with a different refractive index.

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