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When a ray of...

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When a ray of light travels from one transparent medium to another, it bends at the surface, thereby
separating the two media."
Does refraction takes place through transluscent or opaque media?

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Solution

A partial refraction of light takes place through the opaque surface.
i.e. small amount of light passes through the opaque surface.

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