Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State what happens to the ray when the angle of incidence of the ray is less than the critical angle of the glass.

(a(ii))[1]

State what happens to the ray when the angle of incidence of the ray is greater than the critical angle of the glass.

(b(i))[2]

On Fig. 6.1, without calculating, extend the ray from point B until it emerges from the glass block.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the refractive index for the glass.

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