Bending of light rays as the light travels from one medium to another is called ___.

reflection

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absorption

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transmission

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refraction

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Solution

The correct option is D refraction
Light always takes the quickest path. When light travels from one medium to another medium it bends at the point of the interface of the two media. This phenomenon is called refraction of light.

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