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What is refraction?
What is refraction?
- The reflection of light from a surface.
- The bending of light as it passes obliquely from one optical medium to another of different refractive index. (correct)
- The absorption of light by a medium.
- The scattering of light in a medium.
How many pre-requisites are required for refraction to occur?
How many pre-requisites are required for refraction to occur?
- 2
- 3 (correct)
- 4
- 1
What is the refractive index?
What is the refractive index?
- The frequency of light in a medium.
- The ratio of the velocity of light in a given pair of media. (correct)
- The angle of light incidence.
- The speed of light in a vacuum.
What is the absolute refractive index?
What is the absolute refractive index?
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What are the two types of refractive index?
What are the two types of refractive index?
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What is the absolute refractive index?
What is the absolute refractive index?
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What are the pre-requisites for refraction to occur?
What are the pre-requisites for refraction to occur?
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What is the refractive index of a medium with respect to vacuum?
What is the refractive index of a medium with respect to vacuum?
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What is the relative refractive index?
What is the relative refractive index?
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How many types of refractive index are there?
How many types of refractive index are there?
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