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Bending of light when it passes from one transparent medium to another is called _________.

Refraction


Explanation: Refraction is the bending of light rays when it passes from one medium to another. Normally, light travels in a straight line, but it changes direction and speed when it travels from one transparent medium to another, such as from air into glass. The figure below shows the diagram of refraction of light.



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