Question

Which statement correctly
describes the refraction of
light? (1 point)
As light waves enter
a different medium,
they bend away from
the normal
regardless of
whether the light
waves slow down or
speed up.
As light waves enter
a different medium,
they bend towards
the normal
regardless of
whether the light
waves slow down or
speed up.
As light waves enter
a different medium,
they bend towards
the normal if they
slow down and bend
away from the
normal if they speed
up.
As light waves enter
a different medium,
they bend away from
the normal if they
slow down and bend
towards the normal if
they speed up.

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes the refraction of light is:

**"As light waves enter a different medium, they bend towards the normal if they slow down and bend away from the normal if they speed up."**

When light transitions from one medium to another, its speed changes depending on the optical density of the media. If the light slows down (such as moving from air to water), it bends towards the normal line. Conversely, if the light speeds up (moving from water to air), it bends away from the normal line.