A student observes a pencil half-immersed in water (refractive index 1.33) and notices the apparent bending is less than when the pencil is in a liquid with refractive index 1.5. What does this suggest about the relationship between refractive index and light bending?

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A student observes a pencil half-immersed in water (refractive index 1.33) and notices the apparent bending is less than when the pencil is in a liquid with refractive index 1.5. What does this suggest about the relationship between refractive index and light bending? — Exam MCQ

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D. Greater refractive index increases bending — The correct choice is Greater refractive index increases bending. It follows from the laws of reflection/refraction and the standard image-formation properties of lenses, mirrors or optical systems.

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A. Greater refractive index reduces bending

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B. Refractive index has no effect on bending

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C. Bending is same for all liquids

A student observes a pencil half-immersed in water (refractive index 1.33) and notices the apparent bending is less than when the pencil is in a liquid with refractive index 1.5. What does this suggest about the relationship between refractive index and light bending?

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