Refraction occurs when light crosses the boundary between one material and another material. what is the primary cause for this refracting of light upon crossing a boundary?

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Rich Von Lehe · Answer 1 · 2019-01-19T09:24:53+0000

The answer is Change in speed, Refraction occurs at the boundary and is caused by a change in the speed of the light wave upon crossing the boundary.

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