Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

A light ray R strikes a surface from water to air at an incidence angle of $\theta$. The angle $\theta$ is smaller than the critical angle $c$. Which statement describes the path followed by R next?

  • AIt travels back into the water with an angle of reflection equal to $c$.
  • BIt travels back into the water with an angle of reflection greater than $c$.
  • CIt travels into air with an angle of refraction greater than $\theta$.
  • DIt travels into air with an angle of refraction smaller than $\theta$.

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