As light passes from one medium to a medium of a different density, it
A) is refracted
B) bends at specific angles
C) changes wavelengths
D) is refracted and bends at specific angles
E) none of these

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As light passes from one medium to a medium of a different density, it undergoes both refraction (due to the change in density) and a change in direction or bending, which occurs at specific angles determined by the angle of incidence and the refractive index of the materials involved. The wavelength of the light does not change during refraction, so option C can be ruled out. Therefore, the best choice is D.

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