《35 - The Nature of Light and the Laws of Geometric Optics》.pdf

Problems 1131 Figure Q35.10 areas of the Earth see a total eclipse, other areas see a 18. When two colors of light X and Y are sent through a glass partial eclipse, and most areas see no eclipse. prism, X is bent more than Y. Which color travels more 17. The display windows of some department stores are slowly in the prism? slanted slightly inward at the bottom. This is to decrease 19. Why does the arc of a rainbow appear with red on top the glare from streetlights or the Sun, which would make and violet on the bottom? it difficult for shoppers to see the display inside. Sketch a 20. Under what conditions is a mirage formed? On a hot day, light ray reflecting off such a window to show how this what are we seeing when we observe “water on the road”? technique works. PROBLEMS 1, 2, 3 = straightforward, intermediate, challenging = full solution available in the Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide WEB = solution posted at /physics/ = Computer useful in solving problem = Interactive Physics = paired numerical/symbolic problems Section 35.1 The Nature of Light 3. In an experiment to measure the speed of light using the apparatus of Fizeau (see Fig. 35.2), the distance be- Section 35.2 Measurements of the Speed of Light tween light source and mirror was 11.45 km and the 1. The Apollo 11 astronauts set up a highly reflecting wheel had 720 notches. The experim