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When light moves from one substance to another, it can change direction. The following picture shows how this change can make an object in a glass of water seem to bend or even have disconnected pieces.

What is the term for this effect?

A.
transmission
B.
reflection
C.
refraction
D.
absorption

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User Ozooxo
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C. Refraction. When light enters a different medium, it changes direction due to change in speed and wavelength.
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