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Light passes from air (n=1.0) into a transparent material with an index of refraction of 1.5. If the angle of incidence is 30°, what is the angle of refraction?

A sin⁻¹(0.5)
B sin⁻¹(0.33)
C sin⁻¹(0.75)
D sin⁻¹(0.25)

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Snell's Law: n₁sinθ₁ = n₂sinθ₂. So, 1.0 * sin(30°) = 1.5 * sinθ₂. This gives sinθ₂ = 0.5 / 1.5 = 1/3 ≈ 0.33, so θ₂ = sin⁻¹(0.33).

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