Question

The lens in the eyepiece of a telescope magnifies light by bending it. What is this bending called?
A.
absorption
B.
dispersion
C.
radiation
D.
reflection
E.
refraction

Answer 1

This bending of light is called "refraction".  It happens when light passes from one medium into a different one where light has a different speed.  In the case of the telescope eyepiece, or even your eyeglasses, it's when the light passes from the air into the glass.

Answer 2

Answer:

E

Explanation:

refraction