If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 2.42 × 108 m/s,what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00 × 108 m/s)

A) 0.81 B) 1.24 C) 1.54 D) 1.11 E) 1.81 A) 0.81 B) 1.24 C) 1.54 D) 1.11 E) 1.81

Exam 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light

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As the angle of incidence is increased for a ray incident on a reflecting surface,the angle between the incident and reflected rays ultimately approaches what value?

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A light ray in air enters and passes through a block of glass.What can be stated with regard to its speed after it emerges from the block?

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When light of one wavelength from air hits a smooth piece of glass at an angle,which of the following will not occur?

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Monochromatic light hits a piece of glass.What happens to the wavelength in the glass as the index of refraction increases?

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A ray of light is incident on the mid-point of a glass prism surface at an angle of 23.7° with the normal.For the glass,n = 1.60,and the prism apex angle is 36.1°.What is the angle of incidence at the glass-to-air surface on the side opposite where the ray exits the prism?

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Light of colors 1 and 2 are sent through a prism and the rays of light of color 2 bend more.Which of the following is not true?

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A ray of light is incident on the mid-point of a glass prism surface at an angle of 22.7° with the normal.For the glass,n = 1.55,and the prism apex angle is 48.0°.What is the angle of refraction as the ray enters the air on the far side of the prism?

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A small underwater pool light is 1.46 m below the surface of a swimming pool.What is the radius of the circle of light on the surface,from which light emerges from the water? (n_water = 1.333).

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Question 28

The photoelectric effect was discovered by:

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Diamond has an index of refraction of 2.419.What is the critical angle for internal reflection inside a diamond that is in air?

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Which of the following describes what will happen to a light ray incident on a glass-to-air boundary at greater than the critical angle?

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Light from a 594-nm monochromatic source is incident upon the surface of fused quartz (n = 1.56)at an angle of 46°.What is the angle of reflection from the surface?

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A ray of light strikes a thick sheet of glass (n = 1.5)at an angle of 23° with the normal.Find the angle of the refracted ray within the glass with respect to the normal.

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According to the photon energy formula,doubling the frequency of the radiation from a monochromatic source will change the energy content of the individually radiated photons by what factor?

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If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 2.42 × 10⁸ m/s,what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s)

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As a monochromatic light ray is transmitted through an air-to-glass boundary,what happens to the wavelength?

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A light beam is incident upon a still water surface.What is the maximum possible value for the angle of refraction? (n_water = 1.333).

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When light from air hits a smooth piece of glass with the ray perpendicular to the glass surface,the part of the light passing into the glass:

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A light ray incident on the interface between air and glass can undergo total internal reflection:

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When light passing through a prism undergoes dispersion,the effect is a result of:

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Exam 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light

As the angle of incidence is increased for a ray incident on a reflecting surface,the angle between the incident and reflected rays ultimately approaches what value?

A light ray in air enters and passes through a block of glass.What can be stated with regard to its speed after it emerges from the block?

When light of one wavelength from air hits a smooth piece of glass at an angle,which of the following will not occur?

Monochromatic light hits a piece of glass.What happens to the wavelength in the glass as the index of refraction increases?

A ray of light is incident on the mid-point of a glass prism surface at an angle of 23.7° with the normal.For the glass,n = 1.60,and the prism apex angle is 36.1°.What is the angle of incidence at the glass-to-air surface on the side opposite where the ray exits the prism?

Light of colors 1 and 2 are sent through a prism and the rays of light of color 2 bend more.Which of the following is not true?

A ray of light is incident on the mid-point of a glass prism surface at an angle of 22.7° with the normal.For the glass,n = 1.55,and the prism apex angle is 48.0°.What is the angle of refraction as the ray enters the air on the far side of the prism?

A small underwater pool light is 1.46 m below the surface of a swimming pool.What is the radius of the circle of light on the surface,from which light emerges from the water? (nwater = 1.333).

The photoelectric effect was discovered by:

Diamond has an index of refraction of 2.419.What is the critical angle for internal reflection inside a diamond that is in air?

Which of the following describes what will happen to a light ray incident on a glass-to-air boundary at greater than the critical angle?

Light from a 594-nm monochromatic source is incident upon the surface of fused quartz (n = 1.56)at an angle of 46°.What is the angle of reflection from the surface?

A ray of light strikes a thick sheet of glass (n = 1.5)at an angle of 23° with the normal.Find the angle of the refracted ray within the glass with respect to the normal.

According to the photon energy formula,doubling the frequency of the radiation from a monochromatic source will change the energy content of the individually radiated photons by what factor?

If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 2.42 × 108 m/s,what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00 × 108 m/s)

As a monochromatic light ray is transmitted through an air-to-glass boundary,what happens to the wavelength?

A light beam is incident upon a still water surface.What is the maximum possible value for the angle of refraction? (nwater = 1.333).

When light from air hits a smooth piece of glass with the ray perpendicular to the glass surface,the part of the light passing into the glass:

A light ray incident on the interface between air and glass can undergo total internal reflection:

When light passing through a prism undergoes dispersion,the effect is a result of:

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A small underwater pool light is 1.46 m below the surface of a swimming pool.What is the radius of the circle of light on the surface,from which light emerges from the water? (n_water = 1.333).

If the speed of light through an unknown liquid is measured at 2.42 × 10⁸ m/s,what is the index of refraction of this liquid? (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m/s)

A light beam is incident upon a still water surface.What is the maximum possible value for the angle of refraction? (n_water = 1.333).