What happens when light waves travel from air through a denser medium? A. Continue to travel in a straight line b. Travel in a zig zag line c. Slow down and bend d. Speed up and bend

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c. Slow down and bend

When light waves travel from air to a denser medium, such as water or glass, they slow down and bend due to the change in the speed of light in the different mediums. This phenomenon is known as refraction.
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