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Identical rays of light enter three transparent blocks composed of different materials. Light slows downupon entering the blocks. Rank the blocks according to the speed light travels in each, from highestto lowest.
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This change in speed causes the light to bend, a phenomenon known as refraction. The degree of bending, or refraction, is determined by the refractive index of the material. Show more…
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