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Ray Optics and Optical Instruments — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsRay Optics and Optical Instruments1 Mark
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Define refraction of light.
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When a ray of light enters from one medium to another, its path gets deviated. This phenomenon is called refraction.

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