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Given that a light ray enters a glass prism at angle of 50 degrees from the normal and is refracted to an angle of 30 degrees from the normal, calculate the speed of light in glass.

Answer: 1.96108ms-1.Snell's law tells us that n1sin(x1)= n2 sin(x2) where x is the angle of a light ray from the normal. Air can be as...

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Answered by Charlie H. Physics tutor
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How can I maximise my performance and efficiency in an exam?

Confidence in your mathematical ability and subsequent answers in an exam is key. During an exam you should be confident with the answers that you are giving which can be achieved with steady revision and...

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Answered by James S. Maths tutor
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'A sterile interlude'. How valid is this judgement on the reign on Mary I?

The 20th century scholar A. F. Pollard used the term 'sterile interlude' to describe Mary Tudor's reign. Pollard's thesis specifically meant that Mary's reign was an unproductive interruption to a Protest...

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Answered by Liam L. History tutor
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When do I need to use the subjunctive?

There are several types of phrases which can trigger the subjunctive. These are easy to remember with the acronym WEIRDO. W - wishes, when you want something to happen (Espero/ deseo que). E - emotion to ...

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Answered by James A. Spanish tutor
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What is a derivative and how are they used?

A derivative is a function that tells us the gradient of a curve at any point. Say you have a function like f(x)=x3+x2 and you want to know when the function is stationary, i.e. has ...

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Answered by Nikhil S. Maths tutor
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