A Beam of Light in Water (Of Refractive Index Of 1.33

question 163

Multiple Choice

A beam of light in water (of refractive index of $1.33$ ) enters a glass slab (of refractive index $1.50$ ) at an angle of incidence of $60.0 ^ { \circ }$ . What is the angle of refraction in the glass?

• A) \(90.0 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(60.0 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(39.8 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(50.2 ^ { \circ }\)
• E) \(27.5 ^ { \circ }\)

---

Definitions:

Chemical Unit

A basic measurement of a substance used in chemistry that defines what amount of it is present.

Matter

The substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed, existing in solid, liquid, or gas states.

Lateral

Relating to, or situated at, the side of an organ or structure.

Left Lower Quadrant

An area of the abdomen that contains parts of the large and small intestine, left ovary and fallopian tube in women, and the left ureter.