Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

The diagram illustrates the refraction of a ray of light as it passes from air into Perspex. The critical angle of Perspex is $c$. Which expression is correct?

  • A$\frac{\sin x}{\sin z} = \sin c$
  • B$\frac{\sin z}{\sin x} = \sin c$
  • C$\frac{\sin w}{\sin y} = \sin c$
  • D$\frac{\sin y}{\sin w} = \sin c$

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