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Refraction through a rectangular block (including wave front diagrams)

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Physics AQA Higher

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  • Q1
    In a wavefront diagram, what does a wavefront show?
    a beam of light
    the frequency of a wave
    the direction of wave travel
    the front of a wave
    a peak of a wave
    30s
  • Q2
    Which statement about light is correct?
    Light cannot change direction.
    All types of wave can be reflected.
    A ray box produces a single ray of light.
    Light can only reflect from shiny surfaces.
    30s
  • Q3
    Match the terms with their meanings.
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    Linking
    30s
  • Q4
    In a ray diagram, the ray that approaches a surface or boundary is called the ______ ray.
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    30s
  • Q5
    This ray diagram represents a light wave hitting a mirror. Which diagram shows the normal line drawn correctly (as a dashed line)?
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    30s
  • Q6
    The ray diagram represents a light wave reflecting from a mirror. A student has placed a protractor over the diagram. What is the angle of incidence?
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    77°
    63°
    27°
    123°
    117°
    30s

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