Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.17 Refraction Practical Questions

In refraction practicals, shine a ray into a glass block. Draw the normal at the boundary and measure the incident and refracted angles from it.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • Use a protractor to measure the angles of incidence and refraction from the normal when light enters a glass block.

Edexcel IGCSE Physics 3.17 Refraction Practical Questions question 1

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A student does an investigation to determine the refractive index of a block made from flint glass.

She directs a ray of red light at the block, as shown in diagram 1.

Diagram 1

Diagram 1

Use a protractor to determine the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction of the red light at point A on diagram 1.

angle of incidence = ...... degrees

angle of refraction = ...... degrees

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