When a ray of light passes obliquely from one medium to another, which of the following changes?
A) speed
B) wavelength
C) speed, direction of travel, but not wavelength
D) wavelength, speed, & direction of travel
E) direction of travel

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When a ray of light passes obliquely from one medium to another, its speed, wavelength, and direction of travel change due to refraction. The change in speed leads to a change in wavelength, and the change in medium causes the light to bend, altering its direction.

When a Ray of Light Passes Obliquely from One Medium