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QuizMultiple Choice

Reflection and Refraction — Quiz

Question 4 • Physics

Which formula represents Snell’s law?

Answer
A
n sub 1 sine theta sub 1 is equal to n sub 2 sine theta sub 2
B
n sub 1 plus cosine theta sub 1 is equal to n sub 2 plus cosine theta sub 2
C
n sub 1 plus sine theta sub 1 is equal to n sub 2 plus sine theta sub 2
D
n sub 1 cosine theta sub 1 is equal to n sub 2 cosine theta sub 2

Explanation

Snell’s law relates the refractive indices of two media to the sines of the angles measured from the normal: n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂. Therefore, choice A is correct. The cosine formulas and the formulas that add the refractive index to a trigonometric value are not Snell’s law.

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