ZIMSEC O-Level Physics
10.2Refraction of light
Refraction of light in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 10.2.1State the laws of refraction and describe refraction with ray diagrams.
- 10.2.2Describe refraction of light through transparent blocks and liquids, including apparent depth.
- 10.2.3Define refractive index.
- 10.2.4Define the critical angle and describe total internal reflection.
- 10.2.5Describe applications of total internal reflection such as optical fibres, prisms and mirages.
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Critical angle and total internal reflection
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Refraction of light
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