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Very interesting query!
Usually it is always possible to retrace the path of light. Suppose a light incident at angle 30 deg in rarer medium ie air it would go with an angle 19.5 deg in a glass medium whose refractive index is 1.5.
Now if light traversing form glass incidents at an angle 19.5 deg then it would go refracted with angle of refraction 30 deg.
If this is true then in case of ray traversing from denser into rarer at an angle of incidence equal to critical angle, the ray would go along the boundary as the angle of refraction becomes 90 deg.
So if we retrace the ray going along the boundary of the two medium then the ray would bend into the denser medium making an angle equal to the value of critical angle with the normal drawn to the boundary line.
What else can I help you with?
Is a surface wave a mechanical wave?
Yes, a surface wave is a type of mechanical wave that travels along the boundary between two different mediums, such as air and water or two different layers of a solid material. Surface waves exhibit both longitudinal and transverse motion as they propagate.
How does sound travels through different mediums?
Sound travels through different mediums by creating vibrations that are transmitted through the molecules of the medium. These vibrations cause the molecules to bump into each other, passing the sound energy along. The speed of sound varies depending on the medium, with sound traveling faster through solids than liquids and gases.
What travels along a surface separating two media?
A wavefront travels along a surface separating two media, commonly referred to as the interface between the two media. This wavefront carries the wave's energy and characteristics, such as frequency and amplitude, from one medium to another. Examples include light waves traveling between air and water, or seismic waves moving from rock to soil.
How would you describe a surface wave?
A surface wave is a type of seismic wave that travels along the Earth's surface. It is slower than body waves and includes Love waves that move horizontally and Rayleigh waves that move in an elliptical motion. Surface waves are responsible for the most damage during earthquakes.
Crossing the boundary occurs along with transmission and is characterized by a change in speed and direction?
Crossing the boundary in this context likely refers to the change in medium that occurs during transmission. This change can lead to a change in the speed and direction of the wave due to differences in the properties of the two mediums. This phenomenon is governed by the laws of reflection and refraction.
Does a rift valley form along a colliding boundary?
No, it would form along a separating (divergent) tectonic plate boundary.
Occurs when a wave bends as it crosses a boundary?
Refraction is the phenomenon in which a wave changes direction as it moves from one medium to another, caused by a change in its speed due to changing mediums. This bending of the wave occurs because the wave changes speed at different points along the boundary between the two mediums.
What are the 2 conditions when the direction does not change on refraction?
-- Light approaches the boundary between any two media along the normal direction. -- Light approaches the boundary at any angle and the indexes of refraction of both media are equal.
What types of geologic activities occur along a divergent boundary?
Where 2 plates are separating, moving away from each other and magma fills the space.
Is a surface wave a mechanical wave?
Yes, a surface wave is a type of mechanical wave that travels along the boundary between two different mediums, such as air and water or two different layers of a solid material. Surface waves exhibit both longitudinal and transverse motion as they propagate.
How does sound travels through different mediums?
Sound travels through different mediums by creating vibrations that are transmitted through the molecules of the medium. These vibrations cause the molecules to bump into each other, passing the sound energy along. The speed of sound varies depending on the medium, with sound traveling faster through solids than liquids and gases.
What travels along a surface separating two media?
A wavefront travels along a surface separating two media, commonly referred to as the interface between the two media. This wavefront carries the wave's energy and characteristics, such as frequency and amplitude, from one medium to another. Examples include light waves traveling between air and water, or seismic waves moving from rock to soil.
Does speed of sound travel faster than light waves through different mediums?
No. Sound travels slowly like a turtle, while light zips along like a rabbit.
What type of boundary is between the Caribbean and Cocos plates?
The boundary between the Caribbean and Cocos plates is a convergent boundary. The Cocos plate is being subducted beneath the Caribbean plate, resulting in volcanic activity and earthquakes along the boundary.
How would you describe a surface wave?
A surface wave is a type of seismic wave that travels along the Earth's surface. It is slower than body waves and includes Love waves that move horizontally and Rayleigh waves that move in an elliptical motion. Surface waves are responsible for the most damage during earthquakes.
Fault separates the Pacific and North American plates?
Yes, the San Andreas Fault is a transform fault boundary separating the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. Stress along this boundary causes earthquakes as the plates slide past each other horizontally.
How does light travel in various mediums?
Along a geodesic curve.
