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d) The critical angle for an air-water boundary is about 48.8⁰. e) The red-light refracts through larger angles than the violet light.

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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d) The critical angle for an air-water boundary is about 48.8⁰.
e) The red-light refracts through larger angles than the violet light.

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