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What is the formula used to calculate the refractive index (n)?
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?
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?
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?
What is the first step in the substitution for calculating n?
What is the significance of the final calculations in determining refractive index?
What is the significance of the final calculations in determining refractive index?
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Snell's Law Calculation
Snell's Law Calculation
A method used to calculate the refractive index when given angles of incidence and refraction.
Refractive Index
Refractive Index
A measure of how much a material slows down light.
Angle A
Angle A
The angle of incidence in the calculation.
Angle Sm
Angle Sm
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Formula for n
Formula for n
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Values from example
Values from example
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Calculation Procedure
Calculation Procedure
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