A ray of light passes from medium A to medium B. If the angle of incidence is 30° and the angle of refraction is 37°, which of the following statements is TRUE?   a. The index of refraction of A is greater than that of B b. The index of refraction of B is greater than that of A c. It cannot be determined unless the type of material is indicated

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light
Section25.4: Analysis Model: Wave Under Refraction
Problem 25.3QQ: Light passes from a material with index of refraction 1.3 into one with index of refraction 1.2....
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 A ray of light passes from medium A to medium B. If the angle of incidence is 30° and the angle of refraction is 37°, which of the following statements is TRUE?

 

a. The index of refraction of A is greater than that of B

b. The index of refraction of B is greater than that of A

c. It cannot be determined unless the type of material is indicated 

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