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Refraction of Light

ICSE · Class 10 · Physics

All formulas from Refraction of Light in ICSE Class 10 Physics. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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Formulas

Refraction Basics

ₐnᵍ = sin i / sin r

n = c / v

₁n₂ × ₂n₁ = 1

wnᵍ = ₐnᵍ / ₐnw

Refraction Through a Glass Slab

Lateral displacement = t · sec r · sin(i − r)

Refraction Through a Prism

δ = i₁ + i₂ − A

A = r₁ + r₂

μ = sin[(A + δmin)/2] / sin(A/2)

δ = (n − 1)A [for small angle prisms]

Real and Apparent Depth

n = Real Depth / Apparent Depth

Apparent Shift = Real Depth × (1 − 1/n)

Total Apparent Depth = d₁/n₁ + d₂/n₂ + d₃/n₃

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