Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

In Fig. 5.1, a red light ray is shown passing through a semi-circular glass block.
(a(i))[1]

As the ray enters the block, it bends. State the name given to this bending.

(a(ii))[2]

On Fig. 5.2, finish drawing the path taken by the red light ray.

(b(i))[1]

The observer sees the car's headlights reflected in one of the shop windows. Which shop window shows the reflection? Show your answer by drawing, on Fig. 5.3, the route of a ray of light from a headlight to the observer. Use a ruler.

(b(ii))[1]

State the law you used to answer (b)(i).

(b(iii))[2]

Label Fig. 5.3 to show how the law given in (b)(ii) applies.

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