AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A light ray passes from air into a material and bends toward the normal. The material's index is
A.greater than 1
B.less than 1
C.exactly 1
D.zero
Explanation
Core Concept
Bending toward the normal means the medium is slower, n > 1.
Correct Answer
Agreater than 1
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