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3 years ago

Which of the following occurs as a light wave bends when it passes from one medium to another

Physics

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lubasha [3.4K]3 years ago

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<h2>Answer: c. Refraction</h2>

Refraction is a phenomenon in which a light wave bends or changes its direction when passing through a medium with a refractive index different from the other medium.

Being the refractive index $n$ is a number that describes how fast light propagates through a medium or material, and is defined as the relation between the speed of light in vacuum ( $c=3(10)^{8}m/s$ ) and the speed of light $v$ in the second medium:

$n=\frac{c}{v}$

It is important to note that in this process, the wavelength may be modified because it depends on the medium, however, the refracted ray of light does not change its frequency.

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A ball thrown horizontally at 12.6 m/s from the roof of a building lands 20.0 m from the base of the building

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Answer:

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Explanation:

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t = 1.59 sec

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d = vi*t + 1/2 a t^2

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The other vi is a vertical speed. It is 0.

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F is the force exerted on the car

$\Delta t$ is the duration of the collision

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In the 2nd collision, the time is increased to 2.2 seconds, so the force is

$F_2=\frac{(1400)(-27)}{2.2}=-17,182 N$

Therefore, the force has been reduced by:

$F_2-F_1=-17,182-(-25,200)=8018 N$

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