A Beam of Light in Air Is Incident on a Glass

question 21

Multiple Choice

A beam of light in air is incident on a glass slab at an angle of incidence θ_i < 90°. After entering the glass slab, the beam of light

• A)does not change its path.
• B)follows the normal to the glass slab.
• C)bends away from the normal drawn at the point of contact.
• D)bends closer to the normal drawn at the point of contact.

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Definitions:

Distress

A negative form of stress resulting from challenging situations that can lead to discomfort or even mental health issues if not managed properly.

Milgram

Refers to a series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which measured the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Experimenter's Orders

Instructions given by the leader of an experiment, which can significantly influence participants' behavior and responses.

Zimbardo

Refers to Philip Zimbardo, a psychologist noted for his research on social influence, including the famous Stanford prison experiment.