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Quick questions on Refraction of light: Snell's law, the critical angle, total internal reflection and optical fibres - Eduqas A-Level Physics
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Define the refractive index of a medium. [1 mark]
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Light passes from air into a medium of refractive index at an angle of incidence of . Find the angle of refraction. [2 marks]
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State the condition for total internal reflection to occur. [2 marks]
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