What is refraction of light?
A) breaking of white light into its composite colors
B) change in direction of a light ray when it reflects on a material more dense than the one in which it is traveling
C) absorption of light as it traverses a dense, transparent material
D) change in direction of a light ray as it passes at an angle from one transparent material to another that has a different optical density

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Refraction of light occurs when light travels from one medium to another with a different optical density, causing the light to change direction due to the change in speed. This is not related to the breaking of white light into its composite colors, reflection, or absorption.

What Is Refraction of Light