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What would happen to light rays that are incident at a 90-degree angle to the interface of two media?

1

They would bend towards the normal

2

They would bend away from the normal

3

They would continue straight

4

They would reflect back

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Answer and Solution

Answer

C. They would continue straight

Solution:

Light rays incident at a 90-degree angle do not bend; they continue straight through the interface.

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