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Physics · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 23

5054Refraction of light

A ray of light in water is refracted at the surface into air. [diagram: air/water boundary with incident and refracted rays] Which diagram shows the angle of incidence $i$ and the angle of refraction $r$?

  1. A[diagram A: angle r above surface, angle i below surface]
  2. B[diagram B: angle r above surface, angle i below surface]
  3. C[diagram C: angle r above surface, angle i below surface]
  4. D[diagram D: angle r above surface, angle i below surface]

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Correct answer: A. [diagram A: angle r above surface, angle i below surface]

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