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What is the critical angle for light traveling in a polystyrene (n = 1.49) pipe surrounded by air? O 36.1° O 42.2° O 48.0° O 40.4°

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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What is the critical angle for light traveling in
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air?
О36.1°
О 42.2°
O 48.0°
O 40.4°

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