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Light changes its path as the medium changes during the transit. This is because of

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Change of frequency

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Change of intensity

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C

Change of speed

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Change of wavelength

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Solution

The correct option is C
Change of speed

Speed of light is different in different media. Hence, the direction of the light changes.

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