A Beam of Light Enters a Liquid Solution from Air $\circ$

question 47

Multiple Choice

A beam of light enters a liquid solution from air at an angle of 35 ^$\circ$ with the normal to its surface.The refracted beam makes an angle of 24 ^$\circ$ to the normal of the liquid.What is the index of refraction for the liquid?

• A)1.1
• B)1.4
• C)1.5
• D)1.7
• E)2.0

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