A thin film of a liquid floats on ( therefore it is less dense) on a surface of water with n= 1.33. A maximum reflection occurs at a wavelength in air of 410.0 nm. You are able to determine the thickness of the film to be 97.0 nm. What is the index of refraction of the unknown liquid? Consider n to be 1.00 for air.

A thin film of a liquid floats on ( therefore it is less dense) on a surface of water with n= 1.33. A maximum reflection occurs at a wavelength in air of 410.0 nm. You are able to determine the thickness of the film to be 97.0 nm. What is the index of refraction of the unknown liquid? Consider n to be 1.00 for air.

University Physics Volume 3

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Chapter3: Interference

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