What happens to light as it moves at an angle into a medium that has a lower index of refraction?

A. It speeds up, and the angle increases.

B. It speeds up, and the angle decreases.

C. It slows down, and the angle decreases.

D. It slows down, and the angle increases.

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Hezekiah Walsh

4 May, 19:39

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Ezekiel Robbins · Answer 1

C. It slows down, and the angle decreases.

Marely Lee · Answer 2

The answer to that is B.

What happens to light as it moves at an angle into a medium that has a lower index of refraction?A. It speeds up, and the angle increases.B. It speeds up, and the angle decreases.C. It slows down, and the angle decreases.D. It slows down, and the angle increases.