Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State which type of electromagnetic radiation, apart from visible light, is used in glass optical fibres.

(a(ii))[2]

Give two reasons why these two kinds of electromagnetic radiation are selected for high-speed broadband in glass optical fibres.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the refractive index for the glass.

(b(ii))[2]

On Fig. 5.1, draw a light ray in the fibre so that it undergoes total internal reflection.

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