Light Is Refracted Through a Diamond

question 3

Multiple Choice

Light is refracted through a diamond. If the angle of incidence is 30°, and the angle of refraction is 12°, what is the index of refraction?

• A) 1.3
• B) 2.4
• C) 2.6
• D) 1.8
• E) 0.4

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