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The change in direction of a ray of light when it enters from a rarer medium to a denser medium is:
ATowards the normal
BAway from the normal
CAlong the normal
DNo change
✓ Correct Answer: A — Towards the normal
Light slows down in a denser medium, causing it to bend towards the normal line.
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