Refraction of Light

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Refraction of Light: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Refractive Index, Optical Density, Refraction through a Rectangular Glass Slab, Speed of Light in a Medium and, Normal Incident Rays

Important Questions on Refraction of Light

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Velocity of light is greater in denser medium than in rarer medium.

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In an experiment to trace the path of ray through a glass slab, Shiva traced as shown in the figure. Out of AB, BC and CD, _____ is the emergent ray.

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The angle of deviation depends on the refractive index of the glass.

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The speed of light in water is 2.25×108 m/s. If the speed of light in vacuum is 3×108 m/s, calculate the refractive index of water.