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O-LevelPhysicsLightOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q221 Mark

The diagram shows a ray of light travelling from air to medium Q. [Figure] What is the critical angle for the boundary between medium Q and air?

A57.5°
B58.0°
C60.9°
D61.6°

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About This O-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics (5054) Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Light and is worth 1 mark.

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