The indices of refraction for violet light (λ = 400 nm) and red light (X= 700 nm) in diamond are 2.46 and 2.41, respectively. A ray of light traveling through air strikes the diamond surface at an angle of 55.5 to the normal. Part A Calculate the angular separation between these two colors of light in the refracted ray. Express your answer in degrees. Δθ = ΠΙΑΣΦ ?

The indices of refraction for violet light (λ = 400 nm) and red light (X= 700 nm) in diamond are 2.46 and 2.41, respectively. A ray of light traveling through air strikes the diamond surface at an angle of 55.5 to the normal. Part A Calculate the angular separation between these two colors of light in the refracted ray. Express your answer in degrees. Δθ = ΠΙΑΣΦ ?

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The indices of refraction for violet light (A = 400 nm) and red light (A = 700 nm) in
diamond are 2.46 and 2.41, respectively. A ray of light traveling through air strikes the
diamond surface at an angle of 55.5 ° to the normal.
Part A
Calculate the angular separation between these two colors of light in the refracted ray.
Express your answer in degrees.
ΤΙ ΑΣΦ
Δθ =
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