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What is the angle of incidence in relation to the normal?

  • The angle between the normal and the surface of the medium
  • The angle between the refracted ray and the normal
  • The angle between the incident ray and the normal (correct)
  • The angle formed by the incident and emergent rays

When light travels from air into a glass slab, what happens to its speed?

  • It increases and becomes faster than in air
  • It decreases compared to its speed in air (correct)
  • It stops temporarily before entering the slab
  • It remains constant regardless of the medium

What is the function of the normal line in refraction?

  • To measure the speed of light in the medium
  • To calculate the angle of optical instruments
  • To act as a reference line for angle measurements (correct)
  • To indicate the direction of the incident ray

Which of the following statements about refraction is incorrect?

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Which medium has the lowest speed of light among the given options?

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What observable effect occurs when a pencil is partially submerged in water?

<p>It appears bent at the water's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the relationship between the angles of incidence and refraction when light travels from air to glass?

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What effect does refraction have on the perception of a coin submerged in water?

<p>It makes the coin appear shallower than it actually is (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'emergent ray'?

<p>The ray of light that exits a medium at a different angle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which medium does light travel fastest?

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Flashcards

Refraction

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Incident Ray

The ray of light that strikes the surface of a medium.

Refracted Ray

The ray of light that passes through the surface of a medium and bends at the boundary.

Angle of Incidence

The angle between the incident ray and the normal.

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Angle of Refraction

The angle between the refracted ray and the normal.

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Normal

The line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence.

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Speed of Light in Air

The speed of light in air is approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s.

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Speed of Light in Water

The speed of light in water is approximately 2.25 x 10^8 m/s.

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Speed of Light in Glass

The speed of light in glass is approximately 2 x 10^8m/s.

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Speed of Light in a Vacuum

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s.

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Study Notes

Light and Vision

  • Light is essential for sight; objects are visible due to reflected light
  • Light is a form of energy that produces visual sensations
  • Optical instruments (lenses, mirrors) help with vision in certain cases.

Refraction of Light

  • Refraction is the change in direction of light as it passes from one medium to another (e.g., air to water)
  • The speed of light changes between different mediums, causing the bending.
  • Examples of refraction include a pencil appearing bent when partially submerged in water, or a coin appearing shallower than actual depth in a bowl of water

Refraction in a Glass Slab

  • When light passes through a glass slab, it bends at the interface between air and the glass.
  • The incident ray (light coming in) bends and becomes the refracted ray.
  • The emergent ray (light going out) travels parallel to the incident ray, but offset.
  • The angle between the incident ray and the normal (a line perpendicular to the surface) is the angle of incidence.
  • The angle between the refracted ray and the normal is the angle of refraction.

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Test your understanding of light and its properties, including the concept of refraction and the behavior of light through various mediums. This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of light's interaction with vision and optical instruments. Challenge yourself with scenarios and examples to deepen your knowledge.

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