What word describes the bending of light from one medium to another?

Correct answer: Refraction

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Player BARTEMAEUS 10
Player BARTEMAEUS 10
PointedVirgo58747, Amazing fact, Archer fish take refraction into consideration when shooting a jet of water at their insect prey (on pondside plants) they seldom miss.
MALICE
MALICE
this is why the body looks "off" when standing halfway in a body of water
Gonzo
Gonzo
Learn this quick when crossbow fishing.
constantgamer0421
constantgamer0421
Prismatic!!😉
doxierescued
doxierescued
Telescopes often use refractor lenses.
QMAN
QMAN
didn't know this
Hanoj
Hanoj
That's also how precious stones are categories by their index of refraction as well as their cut.
ReeReeJr
ReeReeJr
Holy schnike!!
DEBRA MINĎFUL2256
DEBRA MINĎFUL2256
Player BARTEMAEUS 10, they shoot water. at bugs? Interesting.
Player #13023389
Player #13023389
Needed a hint, not sure but now I am. Refraction is a beautiful thing and has always amazed me. Debby
Glänzendmir2825✨
Glänzendmir2825✨
Easy.. Nothing impossible for a science student 😎
slomogeo
slomogeo
doxierescued, i notice people look like they are. walking slower through binoculars
Player elguapo
Player elguapo
Gonzo, what?I have a compound bow
PointedVirgo58747
PointedVirgo58747
thought so but used a link to make sure