Total Internal Reflection: A light beam with wavelength 440 nm in a certain material then enters air and its wavelength becomes 577 nm.(a) What is the index of refraction for the material?(b) At what angle with the plane of the surface will the light be totally reflected back into the material?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


(a) 1.31 (b) 40.3°

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Why do some igneous rocks have large crystals?

What will be an ideal response?

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Two people, each of 70 kg mass, are riding in an elevator. One is standing on the floor. The other is hanging on a rope suspended from the ceiling. Compare the acceleration   of the first person to the acceleration of the second person. Which statement is correct?

A.

They are equal and opposite in direction.

B.
They are equal and have the same direction.

C.
The acceleration is greater than , but they have the same direction.

D.
The acceleration is greater than , but they have opposite directions.

E.
The acceleration is less than , but they have the same direction.

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