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1. Refraction happens when a wave changes its speed and direction,
this happens when the
wave enters a different medium.
2. Diagram to show the path of light from air to
glass to air: See Summary.
3. a) When light enters glass from air, it bends towards the
normal.
This is because light slows down in
glass as it is more dense than
air.
b) When light enters air from glass, it
bends away from the normal.
This is because
light speeds up in air as it is less dense than glass.
c) Water waves travel faster in deep
water but slower in shallow water.
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