May/June 2026 Paper 41

2026 · 10 questions · 43 parts · 80 marks

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9(a)(i)Refraction Total Internal ReflectionEasy2 marks
A beam of white light is dispersed in a glass prism. Figure 9.1 shows the paths taken by green, indigo, red and yellow light.
a triangular glass prism with white light entering the left face and four rays numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 spreading out inside the prism towards the right face
State which of the rays, 1, 2, 3 or 4, is:
the green ray
the red ray
9(a)(ii)Refraction Total Internal ReflectionEasy2 marks
The light leaves the prism. On Figure 9.1, continue ray 1 and ray 4 to show the path of light in the air.
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9(b)(i)Electromagnetic Spectrum ApplicationsEasy1 mark
The Sun emits most of its energy in three regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Visible light is one region. State the other two regions.

Two answers required.

9(b)(ii)Galaxies Astronomical DistancesEasy1 mark
The Sun is a star in the Milky Way galaxy. State the approximate diameter of the Milky Way. Give your answer in light‑years.
9(c)(i)Redshift Expansion Big BangEasy1 mark
Scientists on the Earth observe light emitted by a distant galaxy. The observed light is redshifted. State what is meant by redshifted.
9(c)(ii)Redshift Expansion Big BangMedium2 marks
Explain how redshift supports the Big Bang Theory.

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