99. A glass block (n = 1.7) is submerged in an unknown liquid. A ray of light inside the block undergoes total 40.0 /40.0° 50.0°l50.0° internal reflection. What n = 1.7 can you conclude concern- ing the index of refraction of the liquid?

99. A glass block (n = 1.7) is submerged in an unknown liquid. A ray of light inside the block undergoes total 40.0 /40.0° 50.0°l50.0° internal reflection. What n = 1.7 can you conclude concern- ing the index of refraction of the liquid?

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99. A glass block (n = 1.7) is
submerged in an unknown
liquid. A ray of light inside
the block undergoes total
40.0
/40.0°
50.0°150.0°
n = 1.7
internal reflection. What
can you conclude concern-
ing the index of refraction of the liquid?

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