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4 REFRACTION OF
LIGHT
Situation 1
Situation 2
 Explanation
• The illusions occur as a result of
the change in the direction of
movement of light when light
travels through two mediums of
different densities.
• This phenomenon is known as
refraction of light.
• Can you give examples of other
refraction of light?
*Density – mass per
unit
* Denser – having
higher mass per unit
* Less dense – having
lower mass per unit
Air Glass
(Less dense) (More dense)
Examples of other refraction of light
Ray diagrams to show refraction of light
Ray diagrams to show refraction of light