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Optics

Francesca Wittmann Physics A level A-Level English 4.0Average rating 4.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 5 cards

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1Define RefractionThe change of direction that occurs when light passes at an angle across a boundary between two transparent substances with different refractive index
2If light is entering a more dense medium what happensBends towards the normal as the light is slowing down.
3What happens if light passes into a less dense medium?Light bends away from the normal, as it speeds up.
4Formulae for refractive index (three formulae)sin(i)/sin(r)
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