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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement is true or false:
Refraction occurs because light slows down in denser materials.
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उत्तर
This statement is true.
Explanation:
The refraction of light is due to the change in the speed of light when going from one medium to other. The speed of a light ray slows down in denser materials.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What is refraction of light?
If an object is placed at a distance of 10 cm in from of a plane mirror, how far would it be from its image?
An extended object in the form of an arrow pointing upward has been placed in front of a plane mirror. Draw a labelled ray-diagram to show the formation of its image.
The image of an object formed by a plane mirror is:
(a) virtual
(b) real
(c) diminished
(d) upside-down
A man stands 10 m in front of a large plane mirror. How far must the walk before he is 5 m away from his image?
Why does a ray of light bend when it travels from one medium to another?
A light ray suffers reflection and refraction at the boundary in passing from air to water. Draw a neat labelled ray diagram to show it.
Fill in the blank and Explain the completed sentences.
The change in ______ of light rays while going from one medium to another is called refraction.
Write scientific reason.
The bottom of a pond appears raised.
Match the following:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1. | r > 90 | a. | Light gazes at the surface of separation between the two modes. |
| 2. | r = 90 | b. | No refraction. |
| 3. | r < 90 | c. | Refracted ray away from the normal |
