A Ray of Light Strikes a Boundary Between Two Transparent

question 33

Multiple Choice

A ray of light strikes a boundary between two transparent materials,and there is no transmitted ray,as shown in the figure.What can you conclude about the indices of refraction of these two materials?

• A)n₁ ≥ n₂
• B)n₁ > n₂
• C)n₁ = n₂
• D)n₂ ≥ n₁
• E)n₂ > n₁

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or "rules of thumb" that simplify decision-making processes, often utilized when making judgments under uncertainty.

Framing Error

A cognitive bias where people make decisions based on the way information is presented rather than just the facts themselves.

Lack-of-participation Error

A mistake or oversight that occurs when not all relevant parties are involved in a decision-making process, leading to potential biases or incomplete information.

Escalation Error

Escalation Error refers to the phenomenon where individuals or groups continue to invest in a decision despite new evidence suggesting it may be wrong, often due to sunk costs or ego.