Part 1:(a) Does light traveling from one medium to another always bend toward the normal?As light travels across the interface between two media:(b) does its frequency change?(c) does its wavelength change?(d) does its velocity change? Explain your answers.Part 2:A parallel beam of light is sent through an aquarium. If a convex glass lens is held in the water, it focusesthe beam1. closer to the lens than2. at the same position as3. farther from the lens thanoutside the water. Explain.?

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Part 1: (a) Does light traveling from one medium to another always bend toward the normal? As light travels across the interface between two media: (b) does its frequency change? (c) does its wavelength change? (d) does its velocity change? Explain your answers.

Part 1: (a) Does light traveling from one medium to another always bend toward the normal? As light travels across the interface between two media: (b) does its frequency change? (c) does its wavelength change? (d) does its velocity change? Explain your answers.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

Section: Chapter Questions

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