Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 38, Problem 87PQ
(a)
To determine
The angle of refraction of the ray of light in water.
(b)
To determine
The wavelength of the ray of light in water.
(c)
To determine
The difference in the behavior of sound waves and light waves during refraction and compare it to the corresponding parts of Problem 86PQ.
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