Physics
With respect to light passing from air into water, which of the following statements is correct?
- Angle of incidence is equal to the angle of refraction.
- Angle of incidence is always greater than the angle of refraction
- Angle of incidence is always less than the angle of refraction
- Angle of incidence has no effect on the angle of refraction.
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