Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Author: Peter S. Shaffer, Lillian C. McDermott
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Chapter 25.6, Problem 2bTH
A plate of glass
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In this problem, ignore reflections from the top surface of the glass plate and the bottom surface of the plastic.
b. Determine the thickness of the gap between the plates at the end where the plates are not in contact. (Express your answer in mm.) Show all work.
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