Long answer·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A student is finding the angle of minimum deviation of a prism by plotting against .
Total: 3 marks
(a) What shape is expected for the - graph near the minimum? (1 mark)
(b) Why are readings taken on both sides of the minimum? (1 mark)
(c) How is obtained from the graph? (1 mark)
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