
Amplitude change of light during refraction - Physics Forums
Apr 21, 2009 · A Monochromatic source of light in a vacuum shines light into a block of glass. How does the amplitude of the light wave change once it is inside the glass and once it leaves …
Help with refraction of light • Physics Forums
Apr 20, 2025 · Hey guys I have a question regarding the refraction of light, When light passes from one medium to another i.e say from air to glass, it's speed changes from 3x10^8 m/s to …
Light Refraction: How it Colors Our Sky - Physics Forums
Mar 19, 2004 · What does light refraction have to do with the sky being blue (or any color for that matter)? Thanks for any replies.
The diffrence between refraction of sound and light
Nov 21, 2012 · Refraction of sound and light differs due to their behavior when transitioning between media. Light bends towards water when moving from air (faster medium) to water …
Refraction of Light: Why Frequency Stays Unchanged
Jan 14, 2011 · Why does the frequency of light wave doesn't change during refraction ?
Why don't clouds refract light? • Physics Forums
Apr 3, 2016 · Clouds do refract light, but their primary effect is scattering, specifically Mie scattering, which causes them to appear white. While refraction can occur in clouds, …
Why does light move slower in a more dense medium?
Feb 4, 2017 · Light travels slower in denser media, such as glass, due to the interaction of light with the material's atomic structure, which affects its speed. The refractive index, which …
What inventions (or other wise) use light refraction?
May 25, 2009 · Light refraction is crucial in various man-made objects, including spectacles, microscopes, telescopes, and cameras, as it allows lenses to focus light by changing its speed …
Why Does Blue Light Bend More than Red Light Through a Prism?
Oct 28, 2007 · i was just wondering why blue light is bent more than red light when light is passed through a prism. Could someone explain this? Also, when light goes through glass with an …
(Question) Monochromatic light on refraction - Physics Forums
Dec 11, 2015 · When monochromatic green light passes from air to water, it retains its color because the frequency remains constant during refraction, while the wavelength decreases …