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O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/M/J/21
Question 24 from 5054/12/M/J/21

Explanation

Partial Reflection and Refraction at Air-Glass Interface

Steps:

  • Identify the incident ray from air hitting the flat face of the semi-circular block.
  • Apply law of reflection: reflected ray angle equals incident angle to normal.
  • Apply Snell's law: refracted ray bends toward normal in denser glass (n_air < n_glass).
  • Select diagram showing both rays emerging correctly from interface.

Why D is correct:

  • It shows reflected ray at equal angle to incident ray and refracted ray bent toward normal, per laws of reflection and refraction.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: Omits partial reflection, showing only refraction.
  • B: Refracted ray bends away from normal, violating Snell's law for denser medium.
  • C: Reflected ray angle unequal to incident angle, breaking law of reflection.

Final answer: D

Topic: Refraction of light

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