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what is snells law

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n1sin1=n2sin2

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definition of refractive index

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measure of how much light slows down when it goes into a denser medium

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refractive index of air (approximate)

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what is n

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refractive index

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what is c

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speed of light in air/ vacuum or sometimes critical angle

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