A Glass Block with Index of Refraction 1

question 26

Multiple Choice

A glass block with index of refraction 1.50 is immersed in water whose index of refraction is 1.33.The critical angle at the glass-water interface is

• A)6.5º
• B)41.9º
• C)48.8º
• D)56.3º
• E)62.5º

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