Question

A ray of sunlight enters a glass of water and bends, causing the straight straw in the glass to look like it is bent as well. What process is occurring in this scenario? (1 point)
Responses

Refraction
Refraction

Reflection
Reflection

Absorption
Absorption

Diffraction

Answer 1

The correct process occurring in this scenario is **Refraction**. Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, in this case from air into water, which causes the appearance of the straw to look bent.