Concept explainers
To explain: Changes in the ray of light travelling from water to air when it hits the boundary at an angle of
Answer to Problem 12.4APP
The ray leaving water and entering air will travel along the surface of water,
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The value of critical angle is
Since angle of incidence is equal to critical angle (
Conclusion:
The ray leaving water and entering air will travel along the surface of water,
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