Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

Fig. 5.1 presents a visible spectrum formed on a screen when light from a white-light source is sent through a lens and then a prism.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the process that splits the colours in white light.

(a(ii))[1]

State the colour of the light on the screen at point A and at point B.

(a(iii))[1]

State the property of the prism glass that makes white light split into the different colours of the spectrum.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.2, extend the path of the ray of light to the end of the fibre.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the critical angle of the material of the fibre.

(b(iii))[2]

State two uses of optical fibres.

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