Critical angle Flashcards

1
Q

what is the law of refraction

A

n = sin i/ sin r

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2
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explain total internal reflection

A

can occur only when light travelling from a dense material like glass meets a boundary with a less dense material like air.

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3
Q

how do you calculate the angle of refraction

A

s

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4
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how do you calculate the critical angle

A

sin c = 1/n

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