Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
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Chapter 21, Problem 7RP
The angle of incidence of light passing from air to a liquid is 41.0°. The angle of refraction is 29.0°. Find the index of refraction of the liquid.
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