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

Absorption
Absorption

Diffraction
Diffraction

Reflection

1 answer

The process occurring in this scenario is Refraction. When the ray of sunlight enters the glass of water, it changes speed and direction due to the change in medium, causing the straw to appear bent.