Explain why a light ray entering diamond ( ) from air changes direction at the interface

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

Explain why a light ray entering diamond (n≈2.4n\approx2.4) from air changes direction at the interface, and indicate the direction of the bend relative to the normal.

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