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The refractive index of the liquid.
Answer to Problem 40P
Solution:
The refractive index of the liquid
Explanation of Solution
Given Info:
Let refractive index of liquid be
Refractive index of air
Liquid depth ‘D’ = 8.0 cm
Let the angle of the incident (critical angle) be
The distance from just above the spot to the strike point, d = 7.6 cm at a critical angle.
Angle of refraction
Formula Used: Apply Snell’s Law
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Calculation: Now, we shall calculate the critical angle
Apply Snell’s Law for liquid-air surface
For the total internal reflection of light,the light should not exit from the water. Then,the angle of the incident must be greater thanits critical angle. For this, the refractive index must be greater than 1.5, that is, the refractive index should be
Conclusion:
The refractive index of the liquid is
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