Core practical: Investigating refraction (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What causes refraction when light passes between different media?
What causes refraction when light passes between different media?
Change in light speed
Which material has higher optical density?
Which material has higher optical density?
Glass
What happens to light as it enters a glass block from air?
What happens to light as it enters a glass block from air?
Bends towards the normal
What happens to light as it exits a glass block into air?
What happens to light as it exits a glass block into air?
Bends away from the normal
What is the purpose of a ray box in this experiment?
What is the purpose of a ray box in this experiment?
Produces a narrow beam of light
At what angle is the normal drawn to the glass surface?
At what angle is the normal drawn to the glass surface?
degrees
How does the angle of refraction compare to the angle of incidence when light enters glass?
How does the angle of refraction compare to the angle of incidence when light enters glass?
Less than
How many times should the experiment be repeated?
How many times should the experiment be repeated?
Three times
Why does light bend towards the normal when entering glass?
Why does light bend towards the normal when entering glass?
It slows down in higher density
What happens to light speed when entering glass from air?
What happens to light speed when entering glass from air?
Slows down
Which waves can be refracted?
Which waves can be refracted?
All electromagnetic waves
What effect does a greater difference in optical density have?
What effect does a greater difference in optical density have?
Greater refraction