Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Light

Light — practice question

The red light from a laser has a single wavelength, so it is monochromatic.
(a)[1]

State the meaning of monochromatic.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why the red light keeps the same direction as it enters the plastic block.

(b(ii))[4]

Calculate the speed of the red light in the plastic.

(b(iii))[3]

Explain what happens to the blue light after it reaches the straight edge at M.

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