Reflection and Refraction (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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According to the law of reflection, how do the angle of incidence and angle of reflection compare?
According to the law of reflection, how do the angle of incidence and angle of reflection compare?
They are equal
What is the speed of light in water?
What is the speed of light in water?
m/s
What property of light remains constant when light crosses from one medium to another?
What property of light remains constant when light crosses from one medium to another?
Frequency
When light enters a slower medium, how does it bend relative to the normal?
When light enters a slower medium, how does it bend relative to the normal?
Toward the normal
What is the formula for refractive index of a medium?
What is the formula for refractive index of a medium?
If a material has a higher refractive index, what does this indicate about light speed in it?
If a material has a higher refractive index, what does this indicate about light speed in it?
Light travels slower
Using Snell's law, if , , and , what is ?
Using Snell's law, if , , and , what is ?
Why does a pencil appear bent when partially submerged in water?
Why does a pencil appear bent when partially submerged in water?
Light bends away from normal exiting water
What two conditions must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
What two conditions must be met for total internal reflection to occur?
High to low and angle critical
