Write the formula used when a light ray enters a medium (n2) from a medium (n1) at curved interface with radius of curvature R ?
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Step 1:** Given formula: \[ \frac{n_2}{v} - \frac{n_1}{u} = \frac{n_2 - 1}{r} \] ** Show more…
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