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The document presents two sample problems using Snell's Law to calculate the angle of refraction for light transitioning between different media. The first problem involves light traveling from air to glass, resulting in an angle of refraction of approximately 19.2 degrees. The second problem involves light moving from water to air, yielding an angle of refraction of approximately 34.2 degrees.

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Solving

The document presents two sample problems using Snell's Law to calculate the angle of refraction for light transitioning between different media. The first problem involves light traveling from air to glass, resulting in an angle of refraction of approximately 19.2 degrees. The second problem involves light moving from water to air, yielding an angle of refraction of approximately 34.2 degrees.

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Snell’s Law Sample Problems

1. Light from air to glass

A light ray travels from air (𝑛1 = 1.00) into a glass block (𝑛2 = 1.52) at an angle of
incidence of 30∘ . Find the angle of refraction using Snell’s Law:
𝑛1 sin⁡ 𝜃1 = 𝑛2 sin⁡ 𝜃2

Given:

• Refractive index of air: 𝑛1 = 1.00

• Refractive index of glass: 𝑛2 = 1.52

• Angle of incidence: 𝜃1 = 30∘

Formula:

𝑛1 sin⁡ 𝜃1 = 𝑛2 sin⁡ 𝜃2

Solution:

0.5 = 1.52sin⁡ 𝜃2
0.5
sin⁡ 𝜃2 = = 0.3289
1.52
𝜃2 = arcsin⁡(0.3289) ≈ 19.2∘
Answer: 𝜃2 ≈ 19.2∘

2. Light from water to air

A ray of light traveling in water (𝑛1 = 1.33) strikes a water-air interface at an angle of
incidence of 25∘ . Find the angle of refraction in air (𝑛2 = 1.00) using Snell’s Law:
𝑛1 sin⁡ 𝜃1 = 𝑛2 sin⁡ 𝜃2

Given:𝑛1 = 1.33, 𝑛2 = 1.00, 𝜃1 = 25∘

Formula: 𝑛1 sin⁡ 𝜃1 = 𝑛2 sin⁡ 𝜃2

Solution:

(1.33)sin⁡ 25∘ = (1.00)sin⁡ 𝜃2


1.33 × 0.4226 = 1.00sin⁡ 𝜃2
sin⁡ 𝜃2 = 0.562
𝜃2 = arcsin⁡(0.562) ≈ 34.2∘
Answer:
𝜃2 ≈ 34.2∘

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