Concept explainers
(a)
The angle of refraction
Answer to Problem 39QAP
The angle of refraction
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Hence, the angle of refraction
Conclusion:
Thus, the angle of refraction
(b)
The angle of refraction
Answer to Problem 39QAP
The angle of refraction
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Hence, the angle of refraction
Conclusion:
Thus, the angle of refraction
(c)
The angle of incident
Answer to Problem 39QAP
The angle of incident is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Hence, the angle of incident is
Conclusion:
Thus, the angle of incident is
(d)
The angle of incident
Answer to Problem 39QAP
The angle of incident is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Here, all alphabets are in their usual meanings.
Calculation:
Apply the refraction condition from Snell's Law,
Hence, the angle of incident is
Conclusion:
Thus, the angle of incident is
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