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If light travels from air into flint glass, and the angle of refraction is 30°, what is the angle of incidence? A. 17.5° B. 56° C. 19.2° D. 49°

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If light travels from air into flint glass, and the angle of refraction is 30°, what is the angle of incidence?

A. 17.5°

B. 56°

C. 19.2°

D. 49°

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