Refraction of Light
Physics · JC 1 · Waves: Sound and Light · Semester 2

Refraction of Light

Students will explore the phenomenon of refraction, understanding how light bends when passing through different mediums and applying Snell's Law.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 4: Waves, 4.2 Wave Phenomena, Learning Outcome (c) show an understanding of the refraction of waves at a plane boundaryH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 4: Waves, 4.2 Wave Phenomena, Learning Outcome (d) define refractive index and use Snell’s law

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Students will explore the phenomenon of refraction, understanding how light bends when passing through different mediums and applying Snell's Law.

Key Questions

  1. Explain why light bends when it passes from one medium to another.
  2. Compare the refractive indices of different materials and their effect on light bending.
  3. Predict the path of a light ray as it enters and exits a glass block.

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