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Physics module 16 · Put your knowledge to work

Light Applications

Trace reflection, Snell's law, total internal reflection, and dispersion.

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  1. 01Problem studio

    The Nature of Light Problems

    Ray model, light speed, travel times, and the inverse square law.

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  2. 02Problem studio

    Reflection Problems

    Angles from the normal, plane-mirror images, rotation, and multiple mirrors.

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  3. 03Problem studio

    Refraction and Snell's Law Problems

    Refractive index, bending at boundaries, apparent depth, and wavelength change.

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  4. 04Problem studio

    Total Internal Reflection Problems

    Critical angles, optical fibres, Snell’s window, and prism geometry.

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  5. 05Problem studio

    Colour and Dispersion Problems

    Wavelength-dependent indices, prisms, filters, and fibre dispersion.

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  6. 06Problem studio

    Light Calculus Problems

    Stationary travel time, intensity gradients, and small-angle error.

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