The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 73.25°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.) (a) blue component  ° (b) red component

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The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 73.25°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.)

(a) blue component
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(b) red component 
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