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Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.16 Ray diagrams

Practise completing ray diagrams for mirrors, blocks and prisms, including normals, refraction paths, wavefronts and crossing rays.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • draw the normal at 90 degrees where a ray or wave direction meets a boundary
  • complete reflected or refracted ray paths, showing bending towards or away from the normal
  • compare red and blue ray paths when refractive index changes in glass

3.16 Ray diagrams question 1

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This question is about refraction.

The diagram shows a ray of light from a torch incident on the surface of a pool of water.

Figure for Question 3.16 Ray diagrams question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Physics

The angle of refraction of the ray of light is 33∘33^{\circ}

Draw the path of the ray of light in the water.

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