A plate of glass (n=1.50) has a thickness of 2.50cm. Light is incident on the glass from air (n=1.00), making an angle of 37 degrees with respect to the normal. How far does the light ray travel in the glass before exiting the opposite side of the plate?

A plate of glass (n=1.50) has a thickness of 2.50cm. Light is incident on the glass from air (n=1.00), making an angle of 37 degrees with respect to the normal. How far does the light ray travel in the glass before exiting the opposite side of the plate?

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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