Why does refraction occur?
A)Some wavelengths are more absorbed than other.
B)because radiation speed varies with density of the atmosphere
C)because the denser the atmosphere is the higher the speed that light is transmitted
D)none of these

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Refraction occurs because the speed of radiation varies as it passes from one medium to another with different densities, such as from air to water or from air to glass. This causes the light to change direction and bend, resulting in refraction.

Why Does Refraction Occur