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A mertial has an index of refraction of 1.60. What is its critical angle if it is in air? O 78.3° O 1.3⁰ O 38.7° O 45.5° O 12.5°

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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A mertial has an index of refraction of 1.60. What is its critical angle if it is in air?
O 78.3°
O 1.3⁰
O 38.7°
O 45.5°
O 12.5°

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