10 Questions
What is refraction?
The bending of light as it passes obliquely from one optical medium to another of different refractive index.
How many pre-requisites are required for refraction to occur?
3
What is the refractive index?
The ratio of the velocity of light in a given pair of media.
What is the absolute refractive index?
The ratio of the velocity of light in vacuum to the velocity of light in another medium.
What are the two types of refractive index?
Absolute Refractive Index and Relative Refractive Index
What is the absolute refractive index?
The ratio of the velocity of light in vacuum to the velocity of light in another medium.
What are the pre-requisites for refraction to occur?
There must be light and the light must strike the surface obliquely.
What is the refractive index of a medium with respect to vacuum?
Absolute refractive index
What is the relative refractive index?
The ratio of the velocity of light in one medium to the velocity of light in another medium.
How many types of refractive index are there?
2
Test your knowledge of refraction at plane surfaces with this quiz prepared by Maricar A. Garcia, OD, MAT, MSO. Explore the pre-requisites for refraction and enhance your understanding of this optical phenomenon.
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