When an object is placed a distance p in front of a spherical refracting surface with radius of curvature r, the image distance is i. If the index of refraction of the surrounding material is n1, what is the Index of refraction of the refracting material? State your answer in terms of the given variables.

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When an object is placed a distance p in front of a spherical refracting surface with radius of curvature r, the image
distance is i. If the index of refraction of the surrounding material is n1, what is the Index of refraction of the refracting
material? State your answer in terms of the given variables.
n2 =
r(p-1)+lp
lp
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Transcribed Image Text:Chapter 34, Problem 034 SN X Incorrect. When an object is placed a distance p in front of a spherical refracting surface with radius of curvature r, the image distance is i. If the index of refraction of the surrounding material is n1, what is the Index of refraction of the refracting material? State your answer in terms of the given variables. n2 = r(p-1)+lp lp Edit Question Attempts: 3 of 10 used
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