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Chapter 37, Problem 37.4CQ
A lens with outer radius of curvature R and index of refraction n rests on a flat glass plate.
The combination is illuminated with white light from above and observed from above. (a) Is there a dark spot or a light spot at the center of the lens? (b) What does it mean if t he observed rings are noncircular?
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