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The refractive index n of a piece of glass is related to
Chapter 3, Problem 8E(choose chapter or problem)
The refractive index n of a piece of glass is related to the critical angle \(\theta\) by \(n=1 / \sin \theta\). Assume that the critical angle is measured to be \(0.70 \pm 0.02 \mathrm{~rad}\). Estimate the refractive index, and find the uncertainty in the estimate.
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theta
n=1/sin{theta}
0.70{+/-}0.02 rad
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QUESTION:
The refractive index n of a piece of glass is related to the critical angle \(\theta\) by \(n=1 / \sin \theta\). Assume that the critical angle is measured to be \(0.70 \pm 0.02 \mathrm{~rad}\). Estimate the refractive index, and find the uncertainty in the estimate.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
theta
n=1/sin{theta}
0.70{+/-}0.02 rad
ANSWER:
Answer :
Step 1 of 3 :
Given, the refractive index n of a piece of glass is related to the critical angle
By 1 / sin
We have to assume that the critical angle is measured to be 0.70 0.02
The claim is to find the refractive index and the uncertainty in the estimate.