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Unit7 Topic4

Light Refraction
1.Specimen 2016 Paper 2
25 The diagram shows a ray of monochromatic light passing through a semi-circular glass block.

ray emerges in air

So close to glass
surface

incident re ected
glass ray
air

What is the refractive index of the glass?

A 0.64 B 0.77 C 1.31 1.56

https://youtu.be/e0aP84ht8bs
2..Jun 2016Paper 2 Variant 1
22 The diagram shows light travelling from air into glass.

Four angles v, w, x and y are shown.

nomal
light

al
glass

Which formula is used to calculate the refractive index n of the glass?

sin v sin v sin w sin w

A n=
Sin
Bn= sin x
Cn= sin y
(D) n= sin X

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3.Jun 2016Paper2Variant2
23 The diagram shows light passing from air into glass.

air glass
NOT TO
SCALE
60
normal---- (30°

The glass has a refractive index of 1.5.

What is the angle of refraction in the glass?

4)19 22° C 35° D 49°

https://youtu.be/uX2cSxtz_rM
4.Jun 2016Paper2Variant 3
23 Light enters a glass block at an angle of incidence of 46°.

The light refracts at an angle of refraction of 26°.

What is the refractive index of the glass?

A 0.57 B 0.61 1.64 D 1.77

https://youtu.be/gRdotualJAU
5. Nov 2016 Paper 2 Variant 1
23 Light travelling at a speed of 3.0 x 10° m/s strikes the surface of a glass block and undergoes
refraction as it enters the block.

The diagram shows a ray of this light before and after it enters the block.

glass block

j33

What is the speed of light in the glass?

A 1.8 × 10° m/s

B) 2.0 x 10 m/s

C 4.5 x 10° m/s

D 5.0 10° m/s

https://youtu.be/rGIShgKKLf0

QUESTION PAPER U7 Ch4 Cight Refraction

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6.Nov 2016Paper2 Variant2

23 The diagram shows light passing from air into glass. Two angles p and q are marked.

normal

air
glass

Which pair of equations can both be used to calculate the refractive index n of the glass?

(A) n=speed oflightinair sin p

n=
speed of light in glass Sin q

speed of light in glass SIn p

B n n=
speed of light in air sin q

speed of light in air sin g

C n= n=
speed of light in glass sin p

speed of light in glass SIn q

D n= n=
speed of light in air Sin p
https://youtu. be/CWzNHfavcgl
1. Nov2016Paper2 Variant 3
22 The speed of light in air is 3.0 x 10 m/s.

The critical angle for light in a transparent plastic material placed in air is 37°.

What is the speed of light in the plastic material?

A) 1.8 x 10°m/s

B 2.4 x 10°m/s

C 3.8 x 10m/s

D 5.0 x 10m/s

https://youtu.be/Sx-XWV6Y500

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8. March2017Paper2
21 Light passes along an optical bre.

What happens to the light within the bre?

diffraction

B dispersion

C refraction

D total internal re ection

https://youtu.be/IHUCVKVC_VU
9..June 2017Paper 2 Variant1
22 Light travels in a vacuum and then enters a glass block. The speed of the light in the glass block
is 2.0 x 10° m/s.

Which statement about the speed of light is correct?

(A The speed in a vacuum is 1.5 times the speed in the glass.

B The speed in the glass is the same as the speed in a vacuum.

C The speed in the glass is 1.5 times the speed in a vacuum.

D The speed in the glass is 1.0 x 10 times the speed in a vacuum. D

https://youtu.be/MCATSTHT So4

10..June 2017Paper2Variant2
22 Light travels in a vacuum and then enters a glass block. The speed of the light in the glass block
is 2.0 x 10°m/s.

Which statement about the speed of light is correct?

A) The speed in a vacuum is 1.5 times the speed in the glass.

B The speed in the glass is the same as the speed in a vacuum.

C The speed in the glass is 1.5 times the speed in a vacuum.

D The speed in the glass is 1.0 x 10 times the speed in a vacuum.

https://youtu.be/P7cfdRn8jqQ
11.June 2017Paper2Variant3
22 Light travels in a vacuum and then enters a glass block. The speed of the light in the glass block
is 2.0 x 10°m/s.

Which statement about the speed of light is correct?

The speed in a vacuum is 1.5 times the speed in the glass.

B The speed in the glass is the same as the speed in a vacuum.

C The speed in the glass is 1.5 times the speed in a vacuum.

D The speed in the glass is 1.0 x 10 times the speed in a vacuum.

https://youtu.be/-3oLFLEaX61

QUESTION PAPER U7 Ch4 Cght Refraction

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12.. Nov2017Paper 2 Variant 2

22 The diagram shows a ray of light incident on the surface of a rectangular glass block at 90° to the
surface.

-ray oflight

-glass block

Which quantities remain unchanged as the light enters the glass block?

A direction and frequency

B direction and speed

C frequency and speed
D speed and wavelength

https:/lyoutu.be/LQM_Az1d2Xs
13. Nov 2017Paper4 Variant 3

21 The diagram shows a ray of light in glass. The ray reaches a boundary with air.

One weak ray of light is missing from the diagram.

air
glass 50/

Which statement is correct?

A At the boundary, the speed of the light will become less.

B The critical angle for light at this boundary is 50°.

C The diagram shows an example of diffraction of light.

D) The missing ray is a weak re ected ray.

https:/lyoutu.be/uDSeCXczuOY

QUESTION PAPER U7 Ch4 Light Refraction

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14. Nov 2017Paper4 Variant 3

22 Light traveling in air enters a plastic block at an angle of incidence of 62°.

The plastic has a refractive index of 1.48.

plastic block

62

rayof
light

What is the angle of refraction?

A 18° B 28° D 420

https:/lyoutu.be/3pl6GsoHv9s

15.. March 18Paper 2 Variant 2

25 Light has a speed of 1.24x 10° m/s in diamond.

What is the refractive index of diamond?

A 0.41 B 1.54 2.42 D 3.72

https:/lyoutu.be/4X1tbBMCSw
16.2018 Jun P2V1 022
22 A prism is made from transparent plastic. In this plastic, light travels at 0.80 c, where c is its speed
in air. Light enters one face of the prism at right-angles as shown.

NOT TO
SCALE

The lightjust escapes from the sloping face of the prism.

What is angle 0?

A 37° B 39° C 510 0) 53°

https://youtu.belzIFi5xASgmM

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11. _2018 NovP2V1023

23 A ray of light is incident on a glass-air surface. The diagrams show the ray of light at different
angles of incidence in the glass.

air air air

glass glass glass
44; 48

What is the refractive index of the glass?

A 1.35 )1.44 C 1.50 D 1.55

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18. 2020 May P2 V1 022
22 Which statement is correct?

A The speed of light in glass is equal to the speed of light in a vacuum multiplied by the
refractive index of glass.
B The incident angle of a light ray at an air-glass surface is the angle between the ray and the
glass surface.

(c The sine of the critical angle at an air-glass surface is equal to

1

refractive index of glass

D The angle of refraction for light passing through an air-glass surface is proportional to the
angle of incidence at that surface.

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Paper4
7 (a) Explain what is meant by

() total internal re ection,

when light cay(omine,ftomtdenses.madim empletely

sefects bachandno reachb. hapeAs.. ...(1]

(i) criticalangle.

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khat.
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2. March 2016 Paper 4

(b) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of light, travelling in air, incident on a glass prism.

60°

30°

Fig. 7.1

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() The speed of light in air is 3.0 x 10°m/s. ts speed in the glass is 2.0 x 10°m/s.

Calculate the refractive index of the glass.

Vair 30xla3 = |.5

n= valass 20 xlus

refractive index = J.5. .[2]

(i) Show that the critical angle for the glass-air boundary is 42°.

n =sin
stnd=n
&=42°

[1]

(i) On Fig. 7.1, draw carefully, without calculation, the continuation of the ray through the
prism and into the air. [3]

https://youtu.be/VGLX8JPXYNY

3. ..un 2016Paper4 Variant 1

7 (a) (ü) A ray of light passes through a length of curved optical bre.

Draw a diagram showing the bre and the path of the ray of light.

(1)

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(iü) Describe one use of optical bres in medicine. You may draw a diagram.

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aht.£sat..2M.e.awe. .ks..ahcal.
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„Jun 2016Paper4 Variant 2
6 (a) Fig. 6.1 shows a protractor superimposed on the path of a ray of light. The light is travelling in
glass towards the boundary with air.

air
glass

O ot
Os09 OL
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04Wuubudnumluu
uuunhnuty -06
incident ray

Fig. 6.1

() Use the protractor to measure the angle of incidence of the ray of light at the boundary
with the air.
4o-SS
angle of incidence =
35 °
[1]

(ii) The refractive index of the glass is 1.56.

Calculate the angle of refraction in the air.

SiAar
nsia yss
1.5g6 =3in 35
Sin
Sin=Sth 35x5 G = 0. 845

angle of refraction = 63 [3]

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5s .Jun 2016 Paper4 Variant 2

(b) (i) State what is meant by critical angle.

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.when.e.aigle.cat.rerachtt..40. (1]

(ii) Calculate the critical angle of light in glass of refractive index 1.56.

\=stn = Sint L5G

critical angle = ...... [2)

https://youtu.be/RIR2egqReAY

Jun 2016 Paper4 Variant 3

6 (a) A block is made from a particular type of glass.

Fig. 6.1 shows light passing from air into the glass block.

29° air
glass

33 NOT TO
SCALE

Fig. 6.1

Using information from Fig. 6.1, calculate

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Using information from Fig. 6.1, calculate

() the refractive index of light in this type of glass,

Sta air
n=sin glassSin 33°
=\\6
refractive index = .6 [3)

(ii) the critical angle for light travelling in this type of glass.

n= Sine
Sin &h

critical angle = .....-. 38.2° [2]

https://youtu.be/9plwnQY28Ww

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1.Jun 2016Paper4Variant3
(b) State one application of optical bres. Draw a diagram that shows how an optical bre is used
in this application.

soure
todspag
Sys

Slomech

Cn... ...... ... ......

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8..NoV 2016Paper4Variant1
7 Fig. 7.1 shows a box ABCD.

prism 1

ray of light

box

emergent ray

Fig. 7.1

The box contains two identical glass prisms, one of which is shown. Light incident on prism 1
undergoes total internal re ection within the glass.

(a) (0 On Fig. 7.1, complete the path of the ray of light through prism 1 [2]

(i) On Fig. 7.1, draw a second prism inside the dashed square, positioned so that the light
re ects inside the glass and emerges from the box as shown. Complete the path of the
ray. [2]

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(b) Select the statements that correctly describe the necessary conditions for the light to undergo
total internal re ection. Tick two boxes.

X The angle of incidence in the glass is less than the critical angle of light in the glass.

The angle of incidence in the glass is greater than the critical angle of light in the
glass.

x. The angle of re ection in the glass is equal to the angle of refraction.

The speed of light in the glass is greater than the speed of light in air.

The speed of light in the glass is equal to the speed of light in air.

The speed of light in the glass is less than the speed of light in air.
[2]

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10. . Nov 2016 Paper 4 Variant 2

(b) The speed of light in an optical bre is 2.0 x 10° m/s.

(i) State the speed of light in a vacuum.

8
speedoflight =....3Őxlo ..... (1]
(ü) For light in the material from which the optical bre is made, calculate

1. the refractive index,

3.6
Var 2.0 .5

refractive index = ...... L5. **. (2]

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2. the critical angle.

Sine= =0.6
nsta
critical angle = 42° (2]

(iii) Fig. 8.2 shows a section of the optical bre.

ray

optical
bre

Fig. 8.2

Light is travelling in the optical bre.

D OStatethe full name of the process that takes place each time the light changes direction.

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11. .. Nov2016Paper 4 Variant 3

8 For blue light, the refractive index of a particular type of transparent plastic is 1.5.

(a) Calculate the critical angle for blue light in this type of plastic.

O62
critical angle = .. (2]

https://youtu.be/Ogau9kMcv

Question Paper UZ Ch4: Cight Refraction

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12, .Nov 2016 Paper 4 Variant 3

8 For blue light, the refractive index of a particular type of transparent plastic is 1.5.
(b) A block is made of this type of plastic. Blue light travelling in a vacuum is incident on the side
of the block at point P.

Fig. 8.1 shows that the angle of incidence is 45°.

45° 452

Fig. 8.1

At P, some of the light is refracted into the block and some of the light is re ected.

The blue light used in this experiment is monochromatic.

State, in terms of a measurable quantity, what is meant by monochromatic.

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Soucehatele.Joma)
(ü) Calculate the angle of refraction of the light in the block. Peey
StieJrh
n sia o.47
angle of refraction= ..... [2]

(iüi) On Fig. 8.1, draw the path taken by the light that passes into the block and the path of
the light that is re ected at P. [1]

https://youtu.be/mtw5cFdGq78

Question Paper UI Ch4:CightRefraction

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13. June 201 Paper4 Variant

6 (a) A ray of light in glass is incident on a boundary with air.

State what happens to the ray when the angle of incidence of the ray is

(i) less than the critical angle of the glass,

„4t..aClawey..hen.nel . -..(1]
(iü) greater than the critical angle of the glass.

Totadlema.rePlen. ..[1]

https://youtu.be/PcfGybbU_04

14. June 2017Paper 4 Variant 1

(b) Fig. 6.1 shows a ray of light incident on a glass block at A. The critical angle of the glass
is 41°.

air B
30°

ray of light
glass block

Fig. 6.1 (not to scale)

(i) On Fig. 6.1, without calculation, continue the ray from point B until it leaves the glass
block. (2]

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(ii) Calculate the refractive index of the glass.

refractive index = ..
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15. .June 201DPaper4 Variant 2

7 (a) The speed of light in air is 3.0 x 10®m/s.
The speed of light in a transparent liquid is 2.0 x 10® m/s.

A ray of light is incident on the surface of the liquid at an angle of incidence of 40°.

Calculate

() the refractive index of the liquid,

Ver 3.0
20

refractive index = L.5. .....[2]

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(ii) the angle of refraction in the liquid.

Sini-ia to
Sin?= o.4Z8
=25.3H

angle of refraction = 2.5... -[2)

https://youtu.be/-RzpelLoeiFc

16. June 2017Paper4 Variant 2

(b) Fig. 7.1 shows a side view of an object at the bottom of a tank of liquid. Light travels slower in
this liquid than in air.

air
tank

-liquid

object

Fig. 7.1

On Fig. 7.1, draw two rays from the object into the air. Use these rays to locate the image.
Label this image I. (3]

https://youtu.be/00tr9IkRgmg

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17. .June 20NPaper4 Variant3
8 Red light travelling in air strikes the curved surface of a semi-circular glass block at P.
Fig. 8.1 shows the ray of light.

O -red light

air

semi-circular
glass block

Fig. 8.1

The light travels in a straight Iine from O to Q.

(a) Explain why the light does not change direction as it enters the glass block at P.

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.........(1]

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(b) The light travels in the glass to Q where it strikes the edge of the block at 30° to the normal.
The light then emerges into the air.

(i) The refractive index of the glass is 1.5.

Calculate the angle between the normal and the ray in the air after the light emerges
from the block at Q.

=48.5q

angle = ..(3]

(ii) On Fig. 8.1, sketch the path of the light in the air after it emerges at Q. [1]

https://youtu.be/VOjyekOsGI

18. June 20NPaper4 Variant 3

(c) The direction of the light striking the curved surface of the glass block is changed. The angle
between the ray and the normal at Q gradually increases from 30° to 90°.

Describe what happens to the light that strikes the block at Q as this angle increases.

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https://youtu.be/bBRch FA34Q0

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19.. Nov2017Paper 4 Variant 3

6 Visible light is one component of the electromagnetic spectrum.

(a) (i) In the table, place a tick in the box next to the approximate value of the speed of light
inair. [1)

speed
m/s
3.0 x 1010
3.0 x 108
3.0 x 106
3.0 x 10
3.0 x 102

(i) The frequency of a light wave is 4.8 x 1014HZ.

Calculate the wavelength of this light in air.

V=Arf 3.0x/u=
wavelength = ...e -(2]

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20.... Nov2017Paper4 Variant 3

(b) Light is travelling in an optical bre that is made of glass.

() The glass has a refractive index of 1.5.

1. Explain why the quantity refractive index does not have a unit.

...ts.enly.arahia..k.hwe.spesds.
Sawuk.aspee celeasale. .[1]

2. Calculate the speed of light in the glass.

Vur
nValass
|.s - 3.CAlJ

speed = 2.0xlo .[2]

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21. March 2018 P4

(b) A source emits visible light.

Fig. 6.2 shows a ray of red light from the source incident on the face XY of a glass prism at
point S.

normal

s
ray of
red light

Fig. 6.2

The angle of incidence iof the ray is 35°. The refractive index of the glass for red light is 1.5.

(6) Calculate the angle of refraction in the glass at S.

Sth35
Stn Sinn o.3g
angle of refraction =
2e [2]

TA (Gi) On Fig. 6.2, draw the refracted ray at face XY and the ray emerging from face XZ of the
prism. Label this ray R. (21

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22._March 2018P4
7 (a) The speed of a light wave in air is 3.00 x 10 m/s. The refractive index of water is 1.33.

Calculate the speed of the light wave in water.

3.0 rlo
Vaetr 1.53
speed= 226alu [2)

(b) Fig. 7.1 showS parallel wavefronts of a light wave in air incident on a boundary with a
transparent plastic.

direction
of light wave

air

transparent
plastic

Fig. 7.1

On Fig. 7.1,

() draw the positions of the four refracted wavefronts in the plastic, (3)

() draw an arrow to show the direction of travel of the refracted wave, [1]

(ii) label the angle of refraction rof the light wave. [1)

[Total: 7]
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23.2018MayP4Vi q05a
5 (a) A ray of light in air is incident on a glass block. The light changes direction.

State

(i) the name of this effect,

..[1]
(i) the cause of this effect.

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24.2018 MayP4V2q07a
7 (a) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of light in water that is incident on a submerged, transparent plastic
block.

water

plastic

Fig. 7.1

State what happens to the speed of light as it enters the plastic block. Explain your answer.

.(2]

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25.2018 May P4 V3 q07

7 (a) A ray of light travelling in air strikes a glass block at an angle of 30° to the normal. The light
slows down as it enters the glass block.

State and explain, in terms of wavefronts, what happens to the light.

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(b) The speed of light in this block of glass is 1.9 x 10°m/s.

Calculate the refractive index of the glass.

Var
n valass 1.4<o 8

refractive index = ..........

. ......[2]

(Total: 5)

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26.2018 NoV PAVI 07 ab

7 (a) A laser produces a beam of monochromatic light. State what is mearnt by the term
monochromatic.

lhtisstrglecoler ...(1]

(b) A wave, in air, is incident on a glass block. Fig. 7.1 shows the wavefronts at the air-glass
boundary. The arrow shows the direction of travel of the wavefronts.

direction of
travel of
wavefronts

air

glass

Fig. 7.1

The wave undergoes re ection and refraction at the air-glass boundary.

On Fig. 7.1 draw:

(i) the wavefronts of the re ected wave [3)

(ii) the wavefronts of the refracted wave. [3]

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21.2019MayPAVI06
6 Green light of frequency 5.7 x 1014 Hz is travelling in air at a speed of 3.0 x 108 m/s. The light is
incident on the surface of a transparent solid.

Fig. 6.1 shows the wavefronts and the direction of travel of the light in the air.

wavefront

air
Solid

Fig. 6.1

The light travels more slowly in the transparent solid.

(a) Explain, in terms of the wavefronts, why the light changes direction as it enters the solid. You
may draw on Fig. 6.1 as part of your answer.

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3 eaotskoSed.ae.saschase
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**.... (3]

(b) The refractive index of the transparent solid is 1.3.

() The light is incident on the surface of the solid at an angle of incidence of 67°.

Calculate the angle of refraction of the light in the solid.

t ar 3.or'u
n
Var 2.3xl
angle of refraction = [21

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(ii) Determine the wavelength of the green light in the transparent solid.

wavelength = ... [4]

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28.2019 NovP2 V1Q08 a

8 Fig. 8.1 shows a ray of red light incident on one side of a glass prism in air.

glass prism

red light

Fig. 8.1

For red light, the refractive index of glass is ng

(a) The angle of incidence is 53° and the angle of refraction in the glass is 30°.

(() Calculate n
Srn 83
n a 30
Sin e
... (2)

(ii) On Fig. 8.1, sketch a line to indicate the path of the red light when it emerges from the
glass prism. Label this path R. [1)

(ii) Explain why the quantity refractive index does not have a unit.

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eachey
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29.2020 NovP4VI Q06

6 Fig. 6.1 shows a shallow tank viewed from above. The depth of the water is different in the two
parts of the tank. Fig. 6.1 shows the crests and the troughs of a wave that pass from left to right.

boundaryY

Key
trough
- crest

2.6cm

Fig. 6.1 (not to scale)

As the wave passes from one side to the other, the direction of the wavefronts changes.

(a) Explain why the direction of the wavefronts changes in the way shown in Fig. 6.1.

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(b) The speed of the wave in the left-hand part of the tank is 0.39m/s.

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(ii) Determine the speed of the wave in the right-hand side of the tank.

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9 (a) (i) Describe what is observed during total intemal re ection.

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(iü) State two conditions required for light to be totally internally re ected.

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(b) Describe and explain the action of optical bres in communication technology. You may draw
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