Standard Books Physics Refraction MCQ Question with Solution

A ray of light incident from air (medium 1) into such a medium (medium 2) shall follow a path given by

A

(1)

B

(2)

C

(3)

D

(4)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Using Snell's law, μ = sin i / sin r. According to the question, μ is negative, so sin r is negative. Hence, r is negative, therefore figure (a) is correct.

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