What happens to a light wave traveling through air when it strikes a boundary with water at a 45 and Acirc and deg angle?

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2026-05-18 16:40

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When a light wave traveling through air strikes a boundary with water at a 45° angle, it will change speed and direction due to a change in the medium's refractive index. This phenomenon is called refraction. The angle of refraction depends on the refractive indices of air and water according to Snell's law.

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