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When does Snell's Law of refraction fail ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Snell's Law**: Snell's Law states that the ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence (i) to the sine of the angle of refraction (r) is constant and is given by the equation: \[ \frac{\sin i}{\sin r} = \frac{n_2}{n_1} \] where \( n_1 \) and \( n_2 \) are the refractive indices of the two media. ...
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