An aquarium fillled with water (n=1.33) has flat glass sides (n=1.6). A beam of light from outside strikes the glass at 60° angle. (This is the angle of incidence). What is the angle of refraction of this ray when it enters (a) the glass and then (b) the water? (c) What would be the refraction angle if the ray entered the water directly?

An aquarium fillled with water (n=1.33) has flat glass sides (n=1.6). A beam of light from outside strikes the glass at 60° angle. (This is the angle of incidence). What is the angle of refraction of this ray when it enters (a) the glass and then (b) the water? (c) What would be the refraction angle if the ray entered the water directly?

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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