As light passes through a substance, the incident angle changes, meaning the light’s entering angle is different than its exiting angle. This is an example of ____.
Refraction
Reflection
Diffraction
Diffusion
Detailed Explanation
Refraction is defined as the change in direction of light (or a wave) as it passes through a material. Diffraction is wave interference by a medium which causes scattering of the light.
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