How to Calculate the Observer's Viewing Angle in a Refraction Problem?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the observer's viewing angle in a refraction problem involving a cylindrical drinking glass with a diameter of 4.7 cm and a liquid with an index of refraction of 1.29. The observer's eye is positioned at the rim of the glass, allowing them to see the edge of the bottom when empty and the center when full. The solution involves applying Snell's law to determine the angles of incidence and refraction based on the geometry of the setup.

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A cylindrical opaque drinking glass has a diameter of 4.7 cm and a hieght h. An observer's eye is placed to where they are just barely looking over the rim of the glass. When the glass is empty, the observer can just barely see the edge of the bottom of the glass. When the glass is filled to be brim, the observer can just barely see the center of the bottom of the glass. The liquid in the glass has an index of refraction of 1.29. Calculate the angle at which the observer is looking into the glass.

I could use Snell's law if I could figure out one of the angles in the equation. I am not sure on how to start this problem. Does anyone have an idea on how to obtain one of the angles from the information given. I know it has to be something simple that I am not thinking of.
 
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never mind
found a way

thanks anyways guys!

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