Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

Light enters a transparent substance with refractive index $n$. The angle of incidence at the surface of the transparent substance is $i$. Which equation is used to determine the angle of refraction $r$?

  • A$r=n\sin i$
  • B$i=n\sin r$
  • C$\sin r=\dfrac{n}{\sin i}$
  • D$\sin r=\dfrac{\sin i}{n}$

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