(a)
The angle of incidence.
(a)
Answer to Problem 38P
The angle of incidence is
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The expression for
Here,
The expression for Snell’s law is given as,
Calculation:
The differentiation of
Differentiate equation (1).
From equation (1), (2) and (3)
The value of
Conclusion:
Therefore, the angle of incidence is,
(b)
The angle of incidence.
(b)
Answer to Problem 38P
The angle of incidence is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The index of refraction of glass is
Formula used:
The expression for the angle of incidence is,
Calculation:
The angle of incidence can be calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the angle of incidence is
(c)
The separation of the two beam.
(c)
Answer to Problem 38P
The separation of the two beam is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The thickness of the glass plate is
Formula used:
The expression for angle of refraction can be given as,
The expression for
Calculation:
The angle of refraction can be calculated as,
The separation of two beam can be calculated as,
Conclusion:
Therefore, the separation of the two beam is
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