Finding Angle of Refraction with Given Angles

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The discussion centers on Snell's Law, which is essential for calculating the angle of refraction when given the angle of incidence and the refractive indices of two media. The formula derived from Snell's Law is n1 * sin(θ1) = n2 * sin(θ2), where n1 and n2 are the refractive indices of the first and second medium, respectively, and θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction. Users are encouraged to refer to resources like HyperPhysics for detailed explanations and examples.

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does anybody know formula for finding angle of refraction with given angles of incidence in the medium and the angle of refraction?
 
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I might try looking http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html"

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Snell's law. Again.
 

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