
Define normal shift. Obtain an expression for normal shift when an object in a denser medium is viewed from a rarer medium.
Important Questions on Light- Reflection and Refraction




What is the relation between the refractive index of water with respect to air , and the refractive index of air with respect to water .

Light enters from air to glass plate having refractive index. What is the speed of light in glass? (Given-speed of light in vacuum )


Light enters from air to kerosene having refractive index of . What is the speed of light in kerosene, if the speed of light in air is ?



A fish seems to be at the depth of from the surface of a pond, then find out its actual depth from the surface. (Given-refractive index of water )








If the refractive index of water with respect to air () is . Calculate the refractive index of air with respect to water ().


