Understanding the Relationship of n=Sine i/Sin r for Waves and Light Homework

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Start date Jun 7, 2007
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Light Waves Waves and light

Jun 7, 2007

raman911

Homework Statement

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The Attempt at a Solution

n= Sine i/Sin r
n= Sin 3o/Sin15
n=1.93
Is That Right

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Jun 7, 2007

raman911

any one help me

Jun 7, 2007

dontdisturbmycircles

Yes that is correct.

Jun 7, 2007

Amith2006

It seems ok to me.

Jun 8, 2007

esalihm

yep, correct

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