d. moving into a denser medium
When light enters a denser medium, such as glass or water, it interacts more frequently with the atoms or molecules in the medium. This interaction causes the light to be absorbed and re-emitted by the particles in the medium, leading to a slower overall speed of light through the denser medium.
What causes light to slow down?
a
moving into a less adhesive medium
b
moving into a lighter medium
c
moving into a vacuum
d
moving into a denser medium
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