The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 50.15°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.) (a) blue component (b) red component

The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 50.15°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.) (a) blue component (b) red component

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