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3.2.2 Refraction of light

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Question 41

Which statement is correct when a ray of light passes from air into a transparent medium of refractive index nnn?

A

The wavelength of the light in the medium is equal to its wavelength in air multiplied by nnn.

B

The speed of light in the medium is equal to the speed of light in a vacuum divided by nnn.

C

The angle of refraction is always greater than the angle of incidence.

D

The frequency of the light decreases when it enters the medium.

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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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