What would the critical angle be for this substance in air

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Problem: You can determine the index of refraction of a substance by determining its critical angle.

Part I: What is the index of refraction of a substance that has a critical angle of 51.7° when submerged in water, which has an index of refraction of 1.333?

Part II: What would the critical angle be for this substance in air?

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