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Waec Physics Questions

Question 501:
The graph above shows the relationship between sin i and sin r for a ray of light in air incident on a liquid surface. If i and r are respectively angles of incidence and refraction, deduce the refractive index of the liquid from the graph
  • A 1.63
  • B 1.50
  • C 1.33
  • D 1.25
  • E 0.08
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Question 502:
When a ray of light is incident normally on an air- glass interface, its angle of refraction is
  • A 0o
  • B 42o
  • C 45o
  • D 60o
  • E 90o.
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Question 503:
A ray of light is incident on a glass block as shown in the diagram above. If the reflected and the retracted rays are perpendicular to each other, what is the refractive index of the glass relative to air.?
  • A 1.65
  • B 1.58
  • C 1.52
  • D 1.50
  • E 1.48
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Question 504:
When a ray of light is incident normally on an air- glass interface, its angle of refraction is
  • A 0o
  • B 42o
  • C 45o
  • D 60o
  • E 90o
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Question 505:
The refractive index of a medium relative to air is 1.8. Calculate the critical angle for the medium to the nearest degree.
  • A 18o
  • B 34o
  • C 45o
  • D 68o
  • E 90o.
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