What causes light to refract?

0 votes

30 views

asked Jan 6 in Science by SDHMillard5 (430 points)

Your comment on this question:

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

0 votes

answered Jan 6 by SummerGorsuc (570 points)

slowing down

Light slows down when it enters water from the air. This causes the wave to refract, or bend.

Your name to display (optional):

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.