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What is refraction

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The change in direction of light when it enters a new medium

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Rules of refraction

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  1. When light enters a MORE DENSE medium, the refracted rays bends towards N
  2. When light enters a LESS DENSE medium, the refracted ray bends away from N
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When light enters a more dense medium…

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It SLOWS DOWN

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Index of refraction

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Ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to the speed and f light in a specific medium
(Unique and specific to each medium)

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