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    The Tendency of a Wave to Bend as It Passes
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The Tendency of a Wave to Bend as It Passes

Question 50

Question 50

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The tendency of a wave to bend as it passes from one transparent medium to another is called:


A) reflection.
B) dispersion.
C) refraction.
D) diffraction.
E) interference.

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