Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Tipler
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 33, Problem 22P

(a)

To determine

Wavelength of light in the water.

(b)

To determine

The number of wavelengths contained in distance 2t .

(c)

To determine

The phase difference between the wave reflected from top of air-water interface and the wave reflected from bottom of air-water interface.

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