Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

A ray of light travels from air into a glass block, as shown. Which expression gives the refractive index of the glass?

  • A$\dfrac{\sin w}{\sin y}$
  • B$\dfrac{\sin w}{\sin z}$
  • C$\dfrac{\sin y}{\sin w}$
  • D$\dfrac{\sin z}{\sin x}$

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