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CSEC Integrated Science · 2006 · Paper 2 · Question 6(d)

Properties of light.

When white light passes through a clear glass prism, it is split up into several colours. What is the term used to describe this splitting up of the light?

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  1. 6(a)Distinguish between 'reflection of light' and 'refraction of light' by drawing on Figure 8 what happens to the ray of light when it hits EACH surface.[2 marks]
  2. 6(b)(i)Is the actual position of the fish below or above X?[1 mark]
  3. 6(b)(ii)Explain your answer to (b)(i).[1 mark]
  4. 6(b)(iii)Where should the fisherman aim his spear in order to strike the fish?[1 mark]
  5. 6(c)Name ONE method used to catch deep sea fish.[1 mark]
  6. 6(e)Red, green and blue light are primary colours. Explain what is meant by the term 'primary colour'.[1 mark]
  7. 6(f)(i)State what colour you would expect to see in area X.[1 mark]
  8. 6(f)(ii)State what colour you would expect to see in area Y.[1 mark]
  9. 6(f)(iii)State what colour you would expect to see in area Z.[1 mark]
  10. 6(g)(i)What colours would appear on the cloth in red light?[2 marks]
  11. 6(g)(ii)What colours would appear on the cloth in green light?[2 marks]

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