Question
What happens to light's speed in glass compared to air?
A. Increases significantly
B. Remains exactly the same
C. Increases while direction changes
D. Decreases while direction changes
A. Increases significantly
B. Remains exactly the same
C. Increases while direction changes
D. Decreases while direction changes
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The correct answer is **D. Decreases while direction changes**.
When light passes from air into glass, its speed decreases due to the higher refractive index of glass compared to air. Additionally, the change in speed causes light to change direction, resulting in refraction.
When light passes from air into glass, its speed decreases due to the higher refractive index of glass compared to air. Additionally, the change in speed causes light to change direction, resulting in refraction.
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