Optics Refractive Index Calculation
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What is the formula used to calculate the refractive index (n)?

  • $n = \frac{sin((A + Sm) / 2)}{sin(A)}$
  • $n = \frac{sin((A + Sm) / 2)}{sin(A / 2)}$ (correct)
  • $n = \frac{sin(A + Sm)}{sin(A)}$
  • $n = \frac{sin(A)}{sin(Sm)}$
  • What is the value of angle A used in the calculation?

  • 90°
  • 45°
  • 30°
  • 60° (correct)
  • What is the value of angle Sm in the calculation?

  • 60°
  • 15°
  • 30° (correct)
  • 45°
  • What is the first step in the substitution for calculating n?

    <p>$n = \frac{sin((60° + 30°) / 2)}{sin(60° / 2)}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the final calculations in determining refractive index?

    <p>They yield the value of the refractive index.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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