The phenomenon of bending of light due to change in the speed of the light as the light travels from one medium to another is called ________.

refraction

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transmission

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absorption

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reflection

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Solution

The correct option is A refraction
Refraction is the bending of the light as the light travels obliquely from one medium to another. The bending occurs due to the change in the speed of the light.

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