Photons that cross a boundary between two transparent or translucent media at an oblique angle are:
A) transmitted.
B) absorbed.
C) reflected.
D) refracted.

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When photons cross a boundary between two transparent or translucent media at an oblique angle, they are refracted. This is because the speed of light is different in the two media, so the photons change direction as they cross the boundary.

Photons That Cross a Boundary Between Two Transparent or Translucent