A light ray passes from air through a glass plate with a refractive index of 1.60 into water. The angle of the refracted ray in the water is 42.0°. The index of refraction of water is 1.33.

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A light ray passes from air through a glass plate with a refractive index of
1.60 into water. The angle of the refracted ray in the water is 42.0°. The
index of refraction of water is 1.33.
Determine the angle of the incident ray at the air-glass interface.
Express your answer in degrees.
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0 = 30.21
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 22.22 - Enhanced - with Feedback Part A A light ray passes from air through a glass plate with a refractive index of 1.60 into water. The angle of the refracted ray in the water is 42.0°. The index of refraction of water is 1.33. Determine the angle of the incident ray at the air-glass interface. Express your answer in degrees. ? 0 = 30.21 Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 3 attempts remaining
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