As light passes from one medium into another,the angle of refraction is _____ in the medium with the _____ index of refraction and _____ speed of light.
A)smaller; larger; lower
B)smaller; larger; higher
C)larger; smaller; lower
D)larger; larger; lower
E)smaller; smaller; higher

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The angle of refraction is smaller in the medium with a larger index of refraction because the speed of light is lower in that medium, according to Snell's law.

As Light Passes from One Medium into Another,the Angle of Refraction