Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

A light ray strikes a plastic block in air with angle of incidence $i$. The plastic has refractive index $n$. When the ray reaches X, it is refracted along the plastic-air boundary. Which equation is correct?

  • A$\sin i = \frac{\sin 41^\circ}{n}$
  • B$\sin i = \frac{n}{\sin 49^\circ}$
  • C$\sin i = n\sin 41^\circ$
  • D$\sin i = n\sin 49^\circ$

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