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3.2.2 Refraction of light

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Question 7

An optical fibre is used to transmit signals using light.

a.

State the name of the process that allows light to travel along the inside of an optical fibre without escaping through the sides.

[1]
b.

State the two conditions necessary for this process to occur.

[2]
c.

The core of a certain glass optical fibre has a refractive index of 1.52.

Calculate the critical angle at the boundary between this glass and air.

[2]
d.

State two common uses of optical fibres.

[2]
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3.2.2 Refraction of light Questions

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