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When light goes from one medium to another: Select one: O speed of light remains the same O Direction of light does not change O Direction of light changes

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Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter18: Refraction And Lenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 91A

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When light goes from one medium to another:
Select one:
O speed of light remains the same
O Direction of light does not change
O Direction of light changes
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