donnellherd04
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Why does light refract when it encounters the glass in a lens?
A) because it speeds up, which causes it to bend
B) because it slows down, which causes it to bend
C) because it hits a dense medium, which causes it to bounce off
D) because it gets absorbed, which causes it to lessen in intensity

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Astute
Hey there Donnell!

The reason to why light refract when it encounters the glass in a lens would be because it slows down, which causes it to bend, this would be the reason why  light refract when it encounters the glass in a lens.

I hope this helps you!
phiferlamet

Answer:

B) because it slows down, which causes it to bend

Explanation:Light hits the glass in a lens because it slows down, which causes it to bend. The material of a lens is more optically dense than the air it is traveling from.