Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 109PP
Calculate the focal length of a lens in water, given that the index of refraction of the lens is nlens = 1.52 and its focal length in air is 25.0 cm (Refer to Table 26-2)
- A. A. 57.8 cm
- B. B. 66.0 cm
- C. C. 91.0 cm
- D. D. 104 cm
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