Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

A ray of light strikes the surface of a glass block, as illustrated in the diagram below. The refractive index of the glass is $1.5$. As the light ray enters the glass, its direction changes. Through what angle $x$ does the ray deviate?

  • A$30^{\circ}$
  • B$28^{\circ}$
  • C$17^{\circ}$
  • D$15^{\circ}$

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