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Suppose you illuminate two thin slits by monochromatic coherent
light in air and find that they...
Suppose you illuminate two thin slits by monochromatic coherent
light in air and find that they produce their first interference
minima at \pm 35.09 degrees on either side of the central bright
spot. You then immerse these slits in a transparent liquid and
illuminate them with the same light. Now you find that the first
minima occur at \pm 19.48 degrees instead.
a) What is the index of refraction of this liquid?
Express your answer using four significant figures.