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What is the critical angle for light passing from a. air(n = 1.0003) to ethyl alcohol(n = 1.36) b. ice(n = 1.31) to glass (n = 1.52)

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Chapter25: Optical Instruments

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Problem 26P: (a) What is the maximum angular magnification of an eyeglass lens having a focal length of 18.0 cm...

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2. What is the critical angle for light passing from

a. air(n = 1.0003) to ethyl alcohol(n = 1.36)

b. ice(n = 1.31) to glass (n = 1.52)

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