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Refraction Through a Parallel-Sided Block
Rays of light pass through the transparent cover of the headlight.
Which diagram shows how a ray of light passes through the transparent cover? Tick one box.
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- 1 Selects the top diagram.
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Chooses a path that bends in the same direction at both faces.
The ray bends towards the normal on entry and away on exit, so parallel faces give a parallel emerging ray.