Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows a light ray in water striking a transparent plastic block that is submerged.
(a)[2]

State what happens to the speed of light when it enters the plastic block. Explain your answer.

(b(i))[2]

On Fig. 7.2, carry on the paths of these two rays for another distance of at least $5\,\text{cm}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Using your answer to (b)(i), locate the image I of object O on Fig. 7.2 and add the label for this image.

(b(iii))[1]

Determine the height of the image I.

(b(iv))[1]

State and explain whether I is a real image or a virtual image produced by the lens.

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