(1) This ray diagram has a flaw. (True/False)

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### Ray Diagram Analysis

#### Diagram Description:
The image depicts a ray diagram consisting of two media divided by a horizontal boundary. An incident ray approaches the boundary from the top left and refracts towards the bottom right upon crossing the boundary.

#### Questions for Consideration:

1. **True/False: This ray diagram has a flaw.**
   - [Input Field]

2. **If the diagram has no flaw, determine in which medium the waves travel more quickly.**
   - A. Top medium
   - B. Bottom medium
   - C. Cannot tell
   - D. This diagram has a flaw.
   - [C is selected]

#### Diagram Explanation:

- **Diagram Features:**
  - A straight horizontal line represents the boundary between two different media.
  - An incident ray is shown approaching from one medium and refracting into the other.
  - The refracted ray bends away from the normal, indicating a possible change in the speed of light as it moves between media.

- **Critical Analysis Points:**
  - Refraction angle relative to the incident angle can indicate which medium is denser if Snell’s Law is considered.
  - The refracted ray appears to bend away from the normal, suggesting the bottom medium could be less dense if the diagram is correct.

Students should analyze the ray behavior to determine whether a flaw exists in the diagram or in the interpretation of the physical phenomenon it represents.
Transcribed Image Text:### Ray Diagram Analysis #### Diagram Description: The image depicts a ray diagram consisting of two media divided by a horizontal boundary. An incident ray approaches the boundary from the top left and refracts towards the bottom right upon crossing the boundary. #### Questions for Consideration: 1. **True/False: This ray diagram has a flaw.** - [Input Field] 2. **If the diagram has no flaw, determine in which medium the waves travel more quickly.** - A. Top medium - B. Bottom medium - C. Cannot tell - D. This diagram has a flaw. - [C is selected] #### Diagram Explanation: - **Diagram Features:** - A straight horizontal line represents the boundary between two different media. - An incident ray is shown approaching from one medium and refracting into the other. - The refracted ray bends away from the normal, indicating a possible change in the speed of light as it moves between media. - **Critical Analysis Points:** - Refraction angle relative to the incident angle can indicate which medium is denser if Snell’s Law is considered. - The refracted ray appears to bend away from the normal, suggesting the bottom medium could be less dense if the diagram is correct. Students should analyze the ray behavior to determine whether a flaw exists in the diagram or in the interpretation of the physical phenomenon it represents.
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