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Ptolemy’s Optics One of the many works published by the
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Problem 52P
Ptolemy’s Optics One of the many works published by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy (A.D. ca. 100–170) was Optics. In this book Ptolemy reports the results of refraction experiments he conducted by observing light passing from air into water. His results are as follows: angle of incidence = 10.0°, angle of refraction = 8.00°; angle of incidence = 20.0°, angle of refraction = 15.5°. Find the percentage error in the calculated index of refraction of water for each of Ptolemy’s measurements.
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Problem 52P
Ptolemy’s Optics One of the many works published by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy (A.D. ca. 100–170) was Optics. In this book Ptolemy reports the results of refraction experiments he conducted by observing light passing from air into water. His results are as follows: angle of incidence = 10.0°, angle of refraction = 8.00°; angle of incidence = 20.0°, angle of refraction = 15.5°. Find the percentage error in the calculated index of refraction of water for each of Ptolemy’s measurements.
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