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Question 17 • Physics

What best describes the refraction of light rays?

Answer
A
light getting brighter when two waves combine
B
light passing through a clear glass window
C
light bouncing off of a mirror
D
light bending when it passes through a lens

Explanation

Refraction is the bending of light as it moves from one material to another, such as from air into glass. A lens bends light rays as they pass through it, so “light bending when it passes through a lens” is the best description. B describes constructive interference, and D describes transmission without necessarily bending.

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