Refraction of Light in a Glass Block

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Questions and Answers

What happens to the speed of light as it passes from air into glass?

  • It slows down (correct)
  • It speeds up
  • It remains the same
  • It becomes zero

What is the angle of refraction compared to the angle of incidence when light passes from air into glass?

  • Undefined
  • Smaller (correct)
  • Larger
  • Equal

What happens to light when it passes from a more dense substance into a less dense substance?

  • It remains unchanged
  • It disappears
  • It bends away from the normal (correct)
  • It bends towards the normal

What is the critical angle?

<p>The angle of incidence when light is totally reflected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to light when it passes through a glass block at a shallow angle?

<p>It bends towards the normal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the glass block feel heavier than the plastic one?

<p>Because glass is denser than plastic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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