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The velocity of light in a liquid is 1.5x10^8 m/s and in air, it is 3x10^8 m/s. If a ray of light passes from this liquid into air, calculate the value of critical angle.

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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Problem 24P

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The velocity of light in a liquid is 1.5×10^8
m/s and in air, it is 3x10^8 m/s. If a ray of
light passes from this liquid into air,
calculate the value of critical angle.

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