Total Internal Reflection: a Tank Holds a 1

question 48

Multiple Choice

Total internal reflection: A tank holds a 1.44-m thick layer of oil that floats on a 0.96-m thick layer of brine. Both liquids are clear and do not intermix. Point O is at the bottom of the tank, on a vertical axis. The indices of refraction of the oil and the brine are 1.40 and 1.52, respectively. A ray originating at O reaches the brine-oil interface at the critical angle. What is the distance of this point from the axis?

• A) 1.5 m
• B) 1.7 m
• C) 1.9 m
• D) 2.1 m
• E) 2.3 m

Understand the basic principles and processes of nuclear reactions, including fusion, fission, and transmutation.

Identify and differentiate between isotopes, particularly those relevant to nuclear energy and weaponry.

Describe the concept of critical mass and its significance in nuclear reactions.

Recognize the role of isotopes in dating techniques and medical applications.

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