Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

A thin ray of light is moving through a transparent liquid. It reaches the surface as illustrated, with an angle of incidence of $40^{\circ}$. The refractive index of the liquid is $1.5$. What is the angle of refraction when the light passes into the air?

  • A$25^{\circ}$
  • B$27^{\circ}$
  • C$60^{\circ}$
  • D$75^{\circ}$

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