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Q · Optics-Refraction of LightMedium · 45s
Lateral shift in a glass slab occurs because:
TopicOptics-Refraction of Light
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A ray entering a slab is refracted at both surfaces, causing lateral displacement.
Final Answer: Option C - Light undergoes refraction twice