Statement I: When sound wave travels from air to water, it bends towards normal.
Statement II: When any wave refracts from rarer to denser medium, it bends towards normal.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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C
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct. Speed of sound in water is more, hence water is rarer for sound wave. But it is not true for light wave.
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