Question The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 49.35°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.) (a) blue component ° (b) red component °

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The index of refraction for red light in water is 1.331 and that for blue light is 1.340. If a ray of white light enters the water at an angle of incidence of 49.35°, what are the underwater angles of refraction for the blue and red components of the light? (Enter your answers to at least two decimal places.) (a) blue component ° (b) red component °

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refractive index, μ = sin(i)/sin(r)  r = arcsin (sin(i)/μ)  A) For red light, Theta = arcsin (sin(49.35)/1.331) = 3 ... See the full answer