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)exhibits both a and b
E)exhibits none of the above

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When light travels from one medium to another, it changes its speed and direction, which is known as refraction. This causes the light to bend at specific angles. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as it exhibits both a (refraction) and b (bending at specific angles). Light does not change its wavelength, so C is incorrect, and it exhibits some behaviors, so E is also incorrect.

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