WONDER #1762: Does Water Bend Objects?

Question 1 of 3

As light travels through water, it does what?

  1. slows down
  2. speeds up
  3. stays the same speed
  4. increases speed

Question 2 of 3

When light passes from one medium to another, it bends. This phenomenon is known as what?

  1. reflection
  2. refraction
  3. distraction
  4. subtraction

Question 3 of 3

The principle of refraction is put to good use in which of the following items?

  1. pants
  2. toaster
  3. eyeglasses
  4. blanket

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