Waves and Light Optics · Waves & Optics

Light and Refraction

Studying reflection, refraction, and total internal reflection in various media.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the refractive index of a material affect the speed of light within it?
  2. 2What variables affect the critical angle required for total internal reflection in fiber optics?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply Snell's Law to design precision camera lenses?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Light - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Physics
Unit: Waves and Light Optics
Period: Waves & Optics

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