Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Explain what total internal reflection means.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain what the critical angle means.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the refractive index for the glass.

(b(ii))[1]

Show that the critical angle at the glass-air boundary is $42\degree$.

(b(iii))[3]

On Fig. 7.1, sketch the ray's path through the prism and out into the air, and do not use calculation.

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