JAMB Physics 1990 Question 26

Question 26

Refraction of Light

Which of the diagrams below correctly illustrates the path of a ray of light through a glass prism?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.A
  2. B.B
  3. C.C
  4. D.D
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Answer: C (C)

Explanation

A ray passing through a prism is bent towards the base at both faces. Only the top-right diagram (C) shows the ray bending towards the base as it enters and again as it leaves.