A Light Beam Is Incident Upon a Still Water Surface

question 36

Multiple Choice

A light beam is incident upon a still water surface.What is the maximum possible value for the angle of refraction? (n_water = 1.333) .

• A)76.2°
• B)67.5°
• C)54.4°
• D)48.6°

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