An aquarium contains a 5-cm layer of water (n = 1.333) floating on top of carbon tetrachloride (n = 1.461). If the angle of incidence into the water from the carbon tetrachloride is 20°, what is the angle of refraction into the air?

A. 20°
B. 30°
C. 38°
D. 69°
E. 26°


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What will be an ideal response?

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