Light rays in a material with index of refrection 1.31 can undergo total internal reflection when they strike the interface with another material at a critical angle of incidence. Find the second material's index of refraction n when the required critical angle is 71.7".

Light rays in a material with index of refrection 1.31 can undergo total internal reflection when they strike the interface with another material at a critical angle of incidence. Find the second material's index of refraction n when the required critical angle is 71.7".

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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