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Why does a light ray bend when it travels from the air to water?

Why does a light ray bend when it travels from the air to water?
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Why does a light ray bend when it travels from the air to water?

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Answer: When the light hits the water, it causes the light to slow down, and when it does this, the light changes directions.

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