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Author Question: A layer of ethyl alcohol (n = 1.361) is on top of water (n = 1.333). To the nearest degree, at what ... (Read 98 times)

Collmarie

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on: Jul 28, 2018
A layer of ethyl alcohol (n = 1.361) is on top of water (n = 1.333). To the nearest degree, at what angle relative to the normal to the interface of the two liquids is light totally reflected?
 a. 78
  b. 88
  c. 68
  d. 49
  e. the critical angle is undefined

Question 2

A diver shines an underwater searchlight at the surface of a pond (n = 1.33). At what angle (relative to the surface) will the light be totally reflected?
 a. 47.3
  b. 41.2
  c. 51.1
  d. 58.7
  e. 49.8


lorealeza77

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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