Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

Fig. 7.1 depicts a ray of red light incident on a glass prism at point P. The ray of red light undergoes refraction at point P.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 7.1, draw in the normal at point P.

(a(ii))[2]

On Fig. 7.1, draw the route of the ray of red light through the glass prism and into the air.

(b)[1]

Describe any difference between the route of the blue ray in the prism and that of the red ray in the prism.

(c)[2]

State two conditions that must be met for a ray to be totally internally reflected.

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