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The horizontal distance of the diver from the edge of the lake.
Answer to Problem 35P
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Given Info: The distance from the edge is
Explanation:
The figure shows the direction of light ray and angle subtended by the light ray at each surface. The angle
Write the expression for the Snell’s law.
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Write the expression for
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Write the expression for
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Write the formula to calculate the horizontal distance of the diver from the edge.
x is the horizontal distance of the diver from the edge of the lake
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Conclusion:
Therefore, the horizontal distance of the diver from the edge of the lake is
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