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Solution To Refraction Problem

The document presents a solution to a refraction problem using Snell's Law. It calculates the refractive index of a second medium when a ray of light passes from air into that medium at given angles of incidence and refraction. The final result shows that the refractive index is sqrt(2).

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Solution To Refraction Problem

The document presents a solution to a refraction problem using Snell's Law. It calculates the refractive index of a second medium when a ray of light passes from air into that medium at given angles of incidence and refraction. The final result shows that the refractive index is sqrt(2).

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Solution to the Refraction Problem

A ray of light is incident on an interface separating two media at an angle of incidence equal to 45°
for which the angle of refraction is 30°. The refractive index of the second medium with respect to
the first is to be found.

Using Snell's Law:


n1 * sin(i) = n2 * sin(r)
Given that n1 = 1 (air), i = 45°, r = 30°:
sin 45° = n2 * sin 30°
Substituting values:
(sqrt(2) / 2) = n2 * (1 / 2)
Solving for n2:
n2 = (sqrt(2) / 2) / (1 / 2)
n2 = sqrt(2)
Thus, the refractive index of the second medium is sqrt(2).

Correct Answer: (d) sqrt(2)

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