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

Absorption
Absorption

Reflection
Reflection

Refraction
Refraction

Diffraction

Answer 1

The 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 straw to appear bent.