Help with Physics: Critical Angle and Refraction Questions

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The discussion focuses on calculating the critical angle for light transitioning from olive oil (n=1.47) to water, as well as determining the angle of refraction for light entering diamond (n=2.42) at an incidence angle of 60 degrees. The critical angle can be calculated using Snell's Law, specifically the formula sin(θc) = n2/n1, where n1 is the refractive index of olive oil and n2 is that of water (approximately 1.33). For the diamond question, Snell's Law will also apply to find the angle of refraction using the same principles.

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hi.i m kinda new at this but i really need help in physics.i m stuck so much.ok i have tried this question but i don't get it even though i have followed the steps that is shown in the book.
A layer of olive oil (n=1.47) floats on water. What is the critical angle for a ray directed from the oil to the water? please anser ths for me asap.
another question: A diamond is dropped into water. The index of refraction for diamond is 2.42. If light strikes the diamond at an angle of incidence of 60.0 degrees wht will be the angle of refraction in diamond?
ok so i will look forwrd to wht u have 2 say 4 this.bye
 
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