A layer of oil (n = 1.45) floats on an unknown liquid. Aray of light originates in the oil and passes into theunknown liquid. The angle of incidenceis 69.5 degrees, and the angle of refractionis 68.4 degrees. What is the index of refraction of theunknown liquid?NumberiUnits

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A layer of oil (n = 1.45) floats on an unknown liquid. A
ray of light originates in the oil and passes into the
unknown liquid. The angle of incidence
is 69.5 degrees, and the angle of refraction
is 68.4 degrees. What is the index of refraction of the
unknown liquid?
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