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2. If the index of refraction for diamond is 2.42, what will the angle of refraction be in diamond for an angle of incidence of 60.0° in water?

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Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter25: Geometric Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3CQ: Why is the index of refraction always greater than or equal to 1?

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