Do a few more for yourself:

• CR39, n = 1.498

• Polycarbonate, n = 1.586

• Plastic, n = 1.60

• High index glass, n = 1.80

For each material, find the % reflection from one surface, and find the total transmission through the lens.

Try it BEFORE you go on to the next slide.

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