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Snell’s law is a formula that gives a relation between the angle of incidence and angle of refraction and is given as:
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Chapter 25, Problem 2FC
To determine

The correct option.

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Answer to Problem 2FC

The correct option is “(b) parallel to the velocity of the wave”.

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Rays are the radial lines which are perpendicular to the wave front that points outward from the source. The rays travel in the direction of velocity of the wave, which is in parallel direction. Therefore, the rays will always travel parallel to the velocity of the wave.

Conclusion:

Hence, the correct option is “(b) parallel to the velocity of the wave”.

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