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Refracted Ray

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

The refracted ray is the name given to a light ray once it has passed the boundary into a new medium.

Examples

RefractionGlassBlock.png
The refracted ray is labelled in both of these diagrams.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

The refracted ray is the name given to a light ray once it has passed the interface into a new medium.

Examples

RefractionGlassBlock.png
The refracted ray is labelled in both of these diagrams.

References

AQA

Refracted ray, pages 202, 205, GCSE Physics; Student Book, Collins, AQA