What causes a wave to take a new direction when it enters a different medium?
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The transcript explains how waves change direction when transitioning between mediums due to speed changes. This phenomenon is more noticeable with light but applies to all waves. When a wave enters a slower medium at an angle, one end of the wavefront slows down, altering its direction.
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