Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

A student directs a beam of red light at a large glass prism, as shown in Fig. 5.1. The prism angles are 45^{\circ}, 90^{\circ} and 45^{\circ}. The critical angle for the glass is 42^{\circ}.
(a(i))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, carry the ray on through the glass prism until it reaches a boundary between glass and air.

(a(ii))[1]

On Fig. 5.1, draw and label the normal at the point where your ray meets the boundary between glass and air.

(a(iii))[2]

Continue the ray until it emerges into the air.

(b(i))[2]

On Fig. 5.2, supply the missing colour names.

(b(ii))[1]

State the property of visible light that increases in the direction of the arrow in Fig. 5.2.

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