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Question 18
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This question is about the behaviour of visible light and its interactions with different media.

a.

State how the speed of light changes when it travels from water into air.

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b.

The diagram shows a ray of light travelling through water towards a flat interface with air.

Light ray in water

Complete the ray diagram to show the path of the ray after it enters the air. Include a normal line in your diagram.

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c.

The diagram shows three parallel incident light rays hitting a rough, crumpled sheet of aluminium foil. Light is scattered from this surface.

Parallel rays hitting crumpled foil

Complete the diagram to show the scattered rays of light.

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d.

A stage performer is wearing a jacket that appears green under white light.

Explain why the jacket appears black when illuminated only by a red spotlight.

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