Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Fig. 7.1 illustrates a ray of red light entering a semicircular glass block. It meets the flat face of the block at X and then passes out into the air. Fig. 7.1 leaves out the route taken by the refracted ray in the air.
(a(i))[1]

draw the path taken by the refracted ray in the air

(a(ii))[1]

mark the angle of incidence, and label it with the letter $i$

(a(iii))[1]

mark the angle of refraction, and label it with the letter $r$.

(b)[2]

State what happens to the ray at X and explain why this occurs.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the sentences to compare their speed and frequency. The speed of visible light is ............................................. the speed of X-rays. The frequency of visible light is ............................................. the frequency of X-rays.

(c(ii))[1]

Describe one application of X-rays.

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