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?

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

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

    <p>It travels in a straight-line path</p> 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?

    <p>The pencil would appear less displaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Due to the refraction of light as it passes through the glass and water</p> 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?

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

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

    <p>Refraction of light</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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