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The phenomenon of change in the _____of light when it passes from one transparent medium to another is refraction.

speed

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direction

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both A & B

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None of the above

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The correct option is D both A & B
The phenomenon of change in the path of light when it passes from one transparent medium to another is refraction. This change in path is due to the change in the speed of light in different media.

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