The index of refraction of the Earth's atmosphere is very close to 1. Research in the 1970s measured that the index of refraction for the atmosphere on Venus is 1.435. The atmosphere of Earth is about half as tall as the atmosphere of Venus. Does it take sunlight more or less time to pass through the atmosphere of Earth (from space to the surface) as compared to Venus? Give at least at least 2 justifications for your answer.

The index of refraction of the Earth's atmosphere is very close to 1. Research in the 1970s measured that the index of refraction for the atmosphere on Venus is 1.435. The atmosphere of Earth is about half as tall as the atmosphere of Venus. Does it take sunlight more or less time to pass through the atmosphere of Earth (from space to the surface) as compared to Venus? Give at least at least 2 justifications for your answer.

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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Problem 5OQ: The index of refraction for water is about 43. What happens as a beam of light travels from air into...

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