Question

A ray of light is refracted as per the following diagram. Which media A or B is more denser

Answer 1

Answer:

Which medium a or b is optically denser than the other ? Step by step solution by experts to help you in doubt clearance & scoring excellent marks in exams. As the ray bends away from normal, medium a is optically denser than medium b.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Concept:

A wave or ray of light can be refracted when it transitions from one medium to another. A change in the medium or a change in the wave's speed might both result in a redirection.

Given:

A ray of light is refracted when traveling from medium A to medium B.

Find:

The denser medium.

Solution:

The refractive index of the medium and the angle formed by the ray and the line perpendicular (normal) to the surface separating the two media both affect how a wave bends. The term "denser medium" refers to a medium with a higher refractive index, and the term "rarer medium" refers to one with a lower refractive index.

Now, Medium A is optically denser than medium B as the ray deviates from the normal.

Medium A is denser than medium B.

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