As a Beam of Light Travels from One Medium to Another

question 10

Multiple Choice

As a beam of light travels from one medium to another, the change in direction of the beam of light depends on:

• A) the wavelength of the light
• B) the index of refraction of the outgoing medium
• C) the index of refraction of the incoming medium
• D) the angle of incidence
• E) all of the above

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