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posted by  Echoes on 11/6/2009 12:38:23 PM  |  status: Live  |  Earned Karma: 121

Liquid Refractive Index from a prism picture.. Lifesaver

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Calculus Based Physics Essential University Physics, Volume 2 30 44 11/8/2009 at 11:00:00 PM
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The prism of Fig. 30.11 has n = 1.77. When it is immersed in a liquid, a beam incident as shown in the figure ceases to undergo total reflection. What is the minimum value for the liquid's refractive index?
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posted by E=mc*c (MNV) on 11/6/2009 5:41:45 PM  |  status: Live
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refractive index should be greater than n=1.77
so its minimum value=1.78
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