Question: In a Newton's rings experiment (see Problem 75), the radius of curvature R of the lens is 5.0 m and the lens diameter is 20

In a Newton's rings experiment (see Problem 75), the radius of curvature R of the lens is 5.0 m and the lens diameter is 20 mm.

(a) How many bright rings are produced? Assume that λ = 589 nm.

(b) How many bright rings would be produced if the arrangement were immersed in water (n = 1.33)?

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