Question 5 Light enters water from air. The angle of refraction will be equal to the angle of incidence. greater than the angle of incidence. less than the angle of incidence.
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When light passes from one medium to another, it changes direction. The angle at which the light ray enters the new medium is called the angle of incidence, and the angle at which it bends is called the angle of refraction. Show more…
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