Refraction (Quiz) Flashcards
1
Q
What is refraction?
A
Bending of light when an object from from one medium to another
2
Q
What is the normal?
A
The spot where light hits a substance and refracts
3
Q
What is the index of refraction?
A
A ration between speed of light in a vacuum to the speed of light in another midium
4
Q
Equation for index of refraction?
A
N=C/V
5
Q
Formula for snells law?
A
N1(sinO1) = N2(sinO2)
6
Q
What can you find w/snells law?
A
angle of light, index of refraction
7
Q
what is the importance of snells law?
A
it is used for lenses in various optical devices (glasses, telescope microscope)
8
Q
Explain pencil in water
A
When the pencil is inserted, the light travelling form air to water bends when changing medium. Our eyes see a distorted image due to the bending.
