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A ray of light travels through air (n = 1.00) and approaches the boundary with water (n = 1.33). The angle of incidence is 45.0°. Determine the angle of refraction.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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A ray of light travels through air (n = 1.00) and approaches the boundary with water (n = 1.33). The angle of incidence is 45.0°. Determine the angle of refraction.

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