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Why does no refraction occur when the media have the same index of refraction?
Reflection happens only at the interface between two media, and two media with the same index of refraction act as if they were a single medium. Thus, at the interface between media with the same index of refraction, there is no reflection, and the ray keeps going straight. Continuing this line of thought, it is not surprising that we observe very little reflection at an interface between media with similar indices of refraction.
Why does no refraction occurs when the media have the same index of refraction?
Reflection happens only at the interface between two media, and two media with the same index of refraction act as if they were a single medium. Thus, at the interface between media with the same index of refraction, there is no reflection, and the ray keeps going straight. Continuing this line of thought, it is not surprising that we observe very little reflection at an interface between media with similar indices of refraction.
Does amplitude change when refraction?
No, the amplitude of a wave does not change when it undergoes refraction. Refraction only changes the direction of the wave as it enters a different medium with a different speed.
Does the frequency change when a refraction occurs?
No, the frequency of a wave does not change when refraction occurs. Refraction only affects the speed and direction of the wave as it travels through different mediums, but the frequency remains constant.
How does the index of refraction affect frequency?
The index of refraction does not affect the frequency of light. Frequency is determined by the source of the light and remains constant as light travels through different mediums with varying indexes of refraction. The only property that is affected by the index of refraction is the speed of light.
Why does no refraction occur when the media have the same index of refraction?
Reflection happens only at the interface between two media, and two media with the same index of refraction act as if they were a single medium. Thus, at the interface between media with the same index of refraction, there is no reflection, and the ray keeps going straight. Continuing this line of thought, it is not surprising that we observe very little reflection at an interface between media with similar indices of refraction.
Will dispersion occur if a polychromatic ray of light enters a prism at an angle of incidence of 90 degree from air to denser medium?
Dispersion will occur, in the sense that the phase velocity of the different wavelengths will be different. What you may be asking is whether refraction (a change in the direction of the light) will occur. Refraction will only be visible if the light impacts at an oblique angle, not 90 degrees.
Why does no refraction occurs when the media have the same index of refraction?
Reflection happens only at the interface between two media, and two media with the same index of refraction act as if they were a single medium. Thus, at the interface between media with the same index of refraction, there is no reflection, and the ray keeps going straight. Continuing this line of thought, it is not surprising that we observe very little reflection at an interface between media with similar indices of refraction.
When light passes through substances such as glass or water it slows down and appears to bend what is this called?
This is called 'slowing down' and 'refraction'. They're not only apparent, they're real.
Does amplitude change when refraction?
No, the amplitude of a wave does not change when it undergoes refraction. Refraction only changes the direction of the wave as it enters a different medium with a different speed.
Why can freefall occur only when there is no air?
An object is in free fall only if gravity is pulling it down and no other forces are acting on it. Because air resistance is a force, free fall can occur only where there is no air.
Does the frequency change when a refraction occurs?
No, the frequency of a wave does not change when refraction occurs. Refraction only affects the speed and direction of the wave as it travels through different mediums, but the frequency remains constant.
Does a kite have lines of symmetry?
yeah but its only got one going straight down the middle.
What are the four type of waves?
refraction, diffraction, reflection there are only 3
What are the four wave types?
refraction, diffraction, reflection there are only 3
How does the index of refraction affect frequency?
The index of refraction does not affect the frequency of light. Frequency is determined by the source of the light and remains constant as light travels through different mediums with varying indexes of refraction. The only property that is affected by the index of refraction is the speed of light.
Why frequency do not change in refraction?
Frequency of a wave does not change during refraction because frequency is determined by the source of the wave and is a characteristic property of the wave itself. Refraction only affects the speed and direction of the wave, but the frequency remains constant.
