The laws of reflection and refraction are the same for sound as for light

PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Waves · Waves

Problem

The laws of reflection and refraction are the same for sound as for light. The refractive index of a medium for sound is defined as the ratio of the speed of sound in air, 343 m/s343\text{ m/s}, to its speed in the medium. (1) What is the refractive index for sound in water, where v=1498 m/sv=1498\text{ m/s}? (2) What is the critical angle θ\theta for total reflection of sound from water?

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