Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

Ultraviolet radiation forms one part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
(a(i))[1]

State the names of two components of the electromagnetic spectrum that have a smaller wavelength than ultraviolet radiation.

(a(ii))[1]

State one practical application of ultraviolet radiation.

(a(iii))[1]

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the Sun can damage the eyes. State one type of damage to the eye caused by ultraviolet radiation.

(b(i))[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of light. It enters a semi-circular block of glass at A and then leaves the glass at B, travelling along the surface to C. State the name given to the angle of incidence marked as $40^{\circ}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the refractive index for the glass.

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