University Physics Volume 3
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Chapter 1, Problem 58P
A parallel beam of light containing orange (610 nm)
and violet (4.10wm) wavelengths goes from fused quartz
to water, striking the surface between them at a 60.00 incident angle. What is the angle between the two colors in water?
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