When light passes from one material into another material with a higher index of refraction (), which of the following occurs to the direction of the light ray relative to the normal?
33. Geometric Optics
Refraction of Light & Snell's Law
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What is the basic reason for the refraction of light when it passes from one medium to another?
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When light enters a pair of glasses, it ______________ when it hits the glass.
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When a wave travels from air into the ocean, which type of wave will slow down as it enters the water?
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When a ray of light passes from air into water at an angle, which of the following correctly describes the change in its direction according to ?
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When light is completely transmitted through an object, which of the following best describes the behavior of the light?
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When a parallel beam of light passes through a convex lens, what happens to the light rays after emerging from the lens?
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Which best explains why the diagram shows refraction but not reflection when a light ray passes from air into water at an angle?
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Why does refraction of light occur when it passes from one medium to another?
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When a ray of light passes from air into water at an angle, which of the following best describes what happens to the light according to ?
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A ray of light is emitted beneath the surface of water and travels toward the water-air interface. If the angle of incidence at the interface is greater than the , what will happen to the ray of light?
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The effect of refraction at a flat interface is to cause a to:
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A light ray enters a glass prism from air at an angle. Which of the following best describes the possible path of the ray as it passes through the prism according to ?
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When light travels from air into water at an angle, which of the following correctly describes the change in its direction according to ?
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When light passes at an angle to the normal from a medium with a higher refractive index to a medium with a lower refractive index , which of the following occurs?
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