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3.2.2 Refraction of light

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Question 9

A beam of light travels from air into a glass block. Refraction is observed at the boundary.

What is the primary cause of this refraction?

A

The light waves change frequency as they enter the glass.

B

The light waves travel at different speeds in air and glass.

C

The light waves are reflected from the surface of the glass block.

D

The light waves undergo diffraction as they enter the glass.

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3.2.2 Refraction of light Questions

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100 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 3.2.2 Refraction of light. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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