Light starts in water, where the index of refraction is 1.33, and is incident on a plane interface with air, where the index is 1.00. For each of the following angles of incidence, determine the angle of refraction: а. 35° b. 65°

Light starts in water, where the index of refraction is 1.33, and is incident on a plane interface with air, where the index is 1.00. For each of the following angles of incidence, determine the angle of refraction: а. 35° b. 65°

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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Light starts in water, where the index of refraction is 1.33, and is incident on a plane interface
with air, where the index is 1.00. For each of the following angles of incidence, determine
the angle of refraction:
а. 35°
b. 65°

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