Snell's Law of refraction is defined by the equation n1sin(θ1) = n2sin(θ2), where n1 and n2 are the refractive indices of the two media, and θ1 and θ2 are the angles of incidence and refraction, respectively. The confusion arises in correctly assigning the indices and angles to their respective media. It is crucial to identify which medium corresponds to n1 and n2 based on the incident ray's entry point. For clarity, refer to the diagram and formula provided in the Wikipedia article on Snell's Law.
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