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The angle of depression from the top of an apartment building to the base of a fountain in a nearby park is 72∘. If the building is 78 ft tall, how far away is the fountain?

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Chapter35: The Nature Of Light And The Principles Of Ray Optics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 35.9CQ: A laser beam passing through a non homogeneous sugar solution follows a curved path. Explain.

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