Optics: Laws of Reflection and Refraction
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What is the angle of incidence equal to?

  • Snell's law of refraction
  • Angle of reflection (correct)
  • Angle of refraction
  • Angle of incidence and angle of reflection

    • What happens to light when it travels from a low index of refraction to a high index of refraction?

  • Refracts at a 90-degree angle
  • Bends away from the normal line
  • Bends closer to the normal line (correct)
  • Remains unchanged

    • What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

  • 5 × 10^8 meters per second
  • 3 × 10^8 meters per second (correct)
  • 2 × 10^8 meters per second
  • 4 × 10^8 meters per second

    • What is the equation to calculate the speed of light in a material?

    <p>v = c / n</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is affected by the index of refraction when light travels through a material?

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

    What is the frequency of light affected by?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the wavelength of light when it travels from a material with a low index of refraction to a material with a high index of refraction?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law of reflection, and what are the two angles related to it?

    <p>The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. The two angles are the angle of incidence (between the incident ray and the normal line) and the angle of reflection (between the normal line and the reflected ray).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Snell's law of refraction, and what does it relate?

    <p>Snell's law of refraction is n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2). It relates the indices of refraction and the angles of incidence and refraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the index of refraction of a material affect the speed of light in that material?

    <p>The speed of light in a material is slower than in a vacuum, and it is calculated using the equation v = c / n, where n is the index of refraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the index of refraction of air, glass, and diamond?

    <p>The index of refraction of air is approximately 1, glass is approximately 1.5, and diamond is approximately 2.4.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the wavelength of light change when it passes from one material to another?

    <p>The wavelength of light decreases when it travels from a material with a low index of refraction to a material with a high index of refraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the speed of light, wavelength, and frequency?

    <p>The speed of light is equal to the product of the wavelength and frequency (c = λf).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the index of refraction affect the refraction of light?

    <p>When light travels from a low index of refraction to a high index of refraction, the light ray bends closer to the normal line, and the angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the angle of refraction when light travels from a high index of refraction to a low index of refraction?

    <p>The light ray bends away from the normal line, and the angle of refraction is greater than the angle of incidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Law of Reflection and Refraction

    • The law of reflection states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.
    • Angle of incidence: the angle between the incident ray and the normal line.
    • Angle of reflection: the angle between the normal line and the reflected ray.
    • The law of reflection is applicable when light strikes a surface and bounces back.

    Refraction

    • Refraction is the process of light bending as it passes from one material to another.
    • Index of refraction (n) measures how much light bends.
    • Snell's law of refraction: n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2).
    • When light travels from a low index of refraction to a high index of refraction, the light ray bends closer to the normal line, and the angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.
    • When light travels from a high index of refraction to a low index of refraction, the light ray bends away from the normal line, and the angle of refraction is greater than the angle of incidence.

    Index of Refraction

    • The index of refraction for air is approximately 1.
    • The index of refraction for glass is approximately 1.5.
    • The index of refraction for diamond is approximately 2.4.

    Speed of Light

    • The speed of light in a vacuum is 3 × 10^8 meters per second.
    • The speed of light in a material is slower than in a vacuum.
    • The equation to calculate the speed of light in a material: v = c / n.
    • The speed of light in water is slower than in air.

    Wavelength of Light

    • The wavelength of light in a vacuum is a constant.
    • The wavelength of light in a material is affected by the index of refraction.
    • The equation to calculate the wavelength of light in a material: λ2 = λ1 / n2.
    • When light travels from a material with a low index of refraction to a material with a high index of refraction, the wavelength decreases.

    Frequency of Light

    • The frequency of light remains constant regardless of the material it passes through.
    • The equation to calculate the frequency of light: c = λf.
    • The frequency of light is affected by the speed of light and the wavelength.

    Diffuse and Specular Reflection

    • Diffuse reflection occurs on a rough surface, where light is scattered in different directions.
    • Specular reflection occurs on a smooth surface, where light is reflected in the same direction.
    • The difference between diffuse and specular reflection depends on the surface properties.

    Law of Reflection and Refraction

    • Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection when light strikes a surface and bounces back.
    • Angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray and the normal line.
    • Angle of reflection is the angle between the normal line and the reflected ray.

    Refraction

    • Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.
    • Index of refraction (n) measures how much light bends.
    • Snell's law of refraction: n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2) describes the relationship between angles of incidence and refraction.
    • When light travels from a low to a high index of refraction, it bends closer to the normal line and the angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.
    • When light travels from a high to a low index of refraction, it bends away from the normal line and the angle of refraction is greater than the angle of incidence.

    Index of Refraction

    • Index of refraction for air is approximately 1.
    • Index of refraction for glass is approximately 1.5.
    • Index of refraction for diamond is approximately 2.4.

    Speed of Light

    • Speed of light in a vacuum is 3 × 10^8 meters per second.
    • Speed of light in a material is slower than in a vacuum.
    • Equation to calculate the speed of light in a material: v = c / n.
    • Speed of light in water is slower than in air.

    Wavelength of Light

    • Wavelength of light in a vacuum is a constant.
    • Wavelength of light in a material is affected by the index of refraction.
    • Equation to calculate the wavelength of light in a material: λ2 = λ1 / n2.
    • Wavelength decreases when light travels from a material with a low index of refraction to a material with a high index of refraction.

    Frequency of Light

    • Frequency of light remains constant regardless of the material it passes through.
    • Equation to calculate the frequency of light: c = λf.
    • Frequency of light is affected by the speed of light and the wavelength.

    Diffuse and Specular Reflection

    • Diffuse reflection occurs on a rough surface, scattering light in different directions.
    • Specular reflection occurs on a smooth surface, reflecting light in the same direction.
    • Surface properties determine the difference between diffuse and specular reflection.

    Law of Reflection and Refraction

    • Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection when light strikes a surface and bounces back.
    • Angle of incidence is the angle between the incident ray and the normal line.
    • Angle of reflection is the angle between the normal line and the reflected ray.

    Refraction

    • Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.
    • Index of refraction (n) measures how much light bends.
    • Snell's law of refraction: n1 sin(θ1) = n2 sin(θ2) describes the relationship between angles of incidence and refraction.
    • When light travels from a low to a high index of refraction, it bends closer to the normal line and the angle of refraction is less than the angle of incidence.
    • When light travels from a high to a low index of refraction, it bends away from the normal line and the angle of refraction is greater than the angle of incidence.

    Index of Refraction

    • Index of refraction for air is approximately 1.
    • Index of refraction for glass is approximately 1.5.
    • Index of refraction for diamond is approximately 2.4.

    Speed of Light

    • Speed of light in a vacuum is 3 × 10^8 meters per second.
    • Speed of light in a material is slower than in a vacuum.
    • Equation to calculate the speed of light in a material: v = c / n.
    • Speed of light in water is slower than in air.

    Wavelength of Light

    • Wavelength of light in a vacuum is a constant.
    • Wavelength of light in a material is affected by the index of refraction.
    • Equation to calculate the wavelength of light in a material: λ2 = λ1 / n2.
    • Wavelength decreases when light travels from a material with a low index of refraction to a material with a high index of refraction.

    Frequency of Light

    • Frequency of light remains constant regardless of the material it passes through.
    • Equation to calculate the frequency of light: c = λf.
    • Frequency of light is affected by the speed of light and the wavelength.

    Diffuse and Specular Reflection

    • Diffuse reflection occurs on a rough surface, scattering light in different directions.
    • Specular reflection occurs on a smooth surface, reflecting light in the same direction.
    • Surface properties determine the difference between diffuse and specular reflection.

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