Which of the following is defined as the bending of light rays as they pass through the atmosphere?
A)reflection
B)refraction
C)absorption
D)scattering

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Refraction is the bending of light rays as they pass through a medium with varying density, such as the atmosphere. This is what causes optical illusions like mirages and the "wobbling" of starlight when viewed from the ground. Reflection refers to bouncing of light off a surface, absorption involves the absorption of light energy by an object, and scattering refers to the redirection of light in different directions.

Which of the Following Is Defined as the Bending of Light