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Geometry of Water Fountain
Part A: Uniformly Distributed Holes on the Surface of the Hemisphere
A.1
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x(t) =
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A.3
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A.4 R(θ) =
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A.5
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Part B: Non-Uniformly Distributed Holes on the Surface of the Hemisphere
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B.2 ρ(θ) ∝
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B.3 ρ(θ) ∝
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B.3
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Snell's Law
Part A: Light Propagation Through a Semi-Sphere
A.1
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Ray _____ propagates faster in the semi-sphere.
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A.2 The difference between refractive index of ray a and ray b in the semi-sphere is _____
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Part B: Light Propagation Through a Cylindrical Rod
B.1 The incident angle, θ, where light is totally reflected back to the polymer is ___< θ <___.
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B.2 When the other, open end of the rod is now coated with a thick layer of oil, with refractive index of 1.60.
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B.2 When the setup is placed in water,
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Part C: Light Propagation Through an Optical Fibre
C.1 The relationship between the acceptance angle θ and refractive indices is __________.
a
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C.1
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C.2 The new acceptance angle when the bending radius is 1 cm is ______________.
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C.2
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C.3 The maximum acceptance angle for case C.1 is _______,
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The First Discovered Quasar: Unveiling the
Mysteries of the Astrophysical Source 3C 273
Part A: Moon's Apparent Motion Against the Background Stars
A.1
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A.2
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Part B: Using Lunar Occultations to Precisely Determine Radio Source Positions: The Case of 3C
273
B.1
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B.2
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Part C: The Breakthrough Discovery of 3C 273's True Nature
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Part D: The Intrinsic Luminosity of the Radio Source 3C 273
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Part E: The Power Source of 3C 273
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Part F: Modern Observations and the Nature of 3C 273's Components
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