An underwater swimmer looks up toward the surface of the water on a line of sight that makes an angle of 25°. With a normal to the surface of the water. What is the angle of incidence in the air for the light rays that enter the swimmer’s eye?

An underwater swimmer looks up toward the surface of the water on a line of sight that makes an angle of 25°. With a normal to the surface of the water. What is the angle of incidence in the air for the light rays that enter the swimmer’s eye?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

Section: Chapter Questions

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