A wave travelling from water to glass suffers a change in its speed at the common boundary. Which of the following properties explains this observation?

by Sunday | May 21 | Physics WAEC | 0 comments

A. dispersion
B. refraction
C. interference
D. diffraction

Correct Answer: Option B

B. refraction

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