Solved: A beam of light is emitted 8.0 cm beneath the

Chapter 32, Problem 39P

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Problem 39P

A beam of light is emitted 8.0 cm beneath the surface of a liquid and strikes the surface 7.0 cm from the point directly above the source. If total internal reflection occurs, what can you say about the index of refraction of the liquid?

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QUESTION:

Problem 39P

A beam of light is emitted 8.0 cm beneath the surface of a liquid and strikes the surface 7.0 cm from the point directly above the source. If total internal reflection occurs, what can you say about the index of refraction of the liquid?

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The ray is emitted at a distance beneath the water.

The ray strikes at a distance directly above the source.

The ray diagram is shown below:

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