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A wave travelling at 5700 ms-1 enters a second medium at an angle of incidence of 55 degrees. Its speed falls increases by 25%. Find the angle of refraction of the wave.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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