A transparent cylinder of radius R = 2.00 m has a mirrored surface on its right half, as shown in Figure P22.55 (page 800). A light ray traveling in air is incident on the left side of the cylinder. The incident light ray and the exiting light ray are parallel, and d = 2.00 m. Determine the index of refraction of the material.

A transparent cylinder of radius R = 2.00 m has a mirrored surface on its right half, as shown in Figure P22.55 (page 800). A light ray traveling in air is incident on the left side of the cylinder. The incident light ray and the exiting light ray are parallel, and d = 2.00 m. Determine the index of refraction of the material.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

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