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3.2.2 Refraction of light

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Question 12
a.

Explain, in terms of a wave property, what is meant by the term monochromatic light.

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b.

State the speed of light in air.

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c.

A ray of monochromatic blue light is directed through a glass prism.

The wavelength of the blue light in air is 4.6 × 10-7 m. Calculate the frequency of this blue light.

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d.

The refractive index of the glass prism for this blue light is 1.58. Calculate the speed of this blue light inside the prism.

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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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