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Edexcel A-Level Physics Measuring Refractive Index

Practise Edexcel A-Level Physics refractive index measurement using block dimensions, ray paths and calculated values to identify transparent materials.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Physics XPH11/YPH11
Level
AS

Exam points

  • deduce a solid material by calculating refractive index from measured ray or block data

2.3.48 - Measuring refractive index question 1

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A student determined the refractive index of a transparent material. The student had a semicircular block of the material as shown.

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Question (a)

(a)

The student had a rectangular block of transparent material and made the measurements shown. Deduce whether this block is made of the same material as the block in (b).

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Question (b)

(b)

The student used rays of white light.

Explain why using monochromatic light would increase the validity of the conclusion made in (c).

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