Light and Its Effects - Refraction Quiz

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What is the apparent effect on a pencil when it is partly immersed in water?

It appears shorter

It appears displaced at the interface (correct)

It appears broken

It appears to be of the same length

Why does the bottom of a tank or pond appear raised?

Due to the refraction of light as it passes from air to water (correct)

Due to the absorption of light by the water

Due to the scattering of light by the water molecules

Due to the curvature of the tank or pond

What happens to the path of light when it enters from one transparent medium to another?

It always changes direction

It is always absorbed by the second medium

It always remains the same

It may change direction depending on the media (correct)

Why do the letters appear raised when viewed through a glass slab?

Due to the refraction of light as it passes through the glass Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about the path of light in a transparent medium?

It travels in a straight-line path Signup and view all the answers

What would be the effect on the apparent displacement of a pencil if kerosene were used instead of water?

The pencil would appear less displaced Signup and view all the answers

Why does a lemon appear bigger when viewed from the sides through a glass tumbler?

Due to the refraction of light as it passes through the glass and water Signup and view all the answers

Would the letters appear to rise to the same height if a transparent plastic slab were used instead of glass?

No, the letters would appear to rise to a lesser height Signup and view all the answers

What is the common phenomenon behind the apparent displacement of a pencil and the raising of letters?

Refraction of light Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the apparent displacement of a pencil partly immersed in water?

Due to the refraction of light as it passes from air to water Signup and view all the answers

Light and Its Effects - Refraction Quiz

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What is the apparent effect on a pencil when it is partly immersed in water?

Why does the bottom of a tank or pond appear raised?

What happens to the path of light when it enters from one transparent medium to another?

Why do the letters appear raised when viewed through a glass slab?

What can be concluded about the path of light in a transparent medium?

What would be the effect on the apparent displacement of a pencil if kerosene were used instead of water?

Why does a lemon appear bigger when viewed from the sides through a glass tumbler?

Would the letters appear to rise to the same height if a transparent plastic slab were used instead of glass?

What is the common phenomenon behind the apparent displacement of a pencil and the raising of letters?

What is the reason for the apparent displacement of a pencil partly immersed in water?

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