Light strikes a diamond (n = 2.42) immersed in glycerin (n = 1.473) at an angle of 60° relative to the normal to the surface. What is the angle of refraction?

A. 20°
B. 60°
C. 32°
D. 64°
E. 15°


Answer: C

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