Refraction of Light

5.3  Refraction of Light
 
  • When light travels through two different mediums, the direction of movement of the light will change. This phenomenon is called refraction of light
 
Refraction of light phenomenon
  • The pencil looks crooked

  • The image looks shallow and not deep

  • The image becomes large

  • Water is denser than air
 
 
 
 
 
 

Refraction of Light

5.3  Refraction of Light
 
  • When light travels through two different mediums, the direction of movement of the light will change. This phenomenon is called refraction of light
 
Refraction of light phenomenon
  • The pencil looks crooked

  • The image looks shallow and not deep

  • The image becomes large

  • Water is denser than air