When light from the air enters a raindrop,the light
A)slows down.
B)remains at speed c.
C)speeds up.
D)none of the above

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When light enters a denser medium, such as water, it slows down due to the increase in refractive index. This causes the light to change direction and bend towards the normal. In the case of a raindrop, the light enters from the air into the water droplet, causing it to slow down as it passes through the water.

When Light from the Air Enters a Raindrop,the Light