In the figure below light begins in material 1 with index of refraction ng = 1.21 and makes an angle with the normal (dotted) line of 01= 34° as it strikes material 2. The light then refracts into material 2 with index of refraction n2 = 1.78 and unknown angle of refraction 02. Lastly, the light enters material 3 with unknown index of refraction n3 and makes an angle 03= 26° with the normal line. What is the index of refraction of the bottom material n3? %3D NOTE: Please enter your answer with three significant figures. Do not use scientific notation. Do not enter units (your answer is unitless).

In the figure below light begins in material 1 with index of refraction ng = 1.21 and makes an angle with the normal (dotted) line of 01= 34° as it strikes material 2. The light then refracts into material 2 with index of refraction n2 = 1.78 and unknown angle of refraction 02. Lastly, the light enters material 3 with unknown index of refraction n3 and makes an angle 03= 26° with the normal line. What is the index of refraction of the bottom material n3? %3D NOTE: Please enter your answer with three significant figures. Do not use scientific notation. Do not enter units (your answer is unitless).

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Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

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