When monochromatic light passes through the interface between two unknown materials at an angle θ where 0∘<θ<90∘, no changes in the direction of propagation of light are observed. What can be said about the two materials? Check all that apply. View Available Hint(s) Check all that apply. The two materials have matching indexes of refraction. The second material through which light propagates has a lower index of refraction. The second material through which light propagates has a higher index of refraction. The two materials are identical.

the correct one is the first,   the refractive index of the two materials must be the same

Explanation:

When a beam of light passes through two materials, it must comply with the law of refraction

         n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂

where n₁ and n₂ are the refractive indices of each medium.

In this case, it indicates that the light does not change direction, so the input and output angle of the interface must be the same,

       θ₁ = θ₂ = θ

substituting

          n₁ = n₂

therefore the refractive index of the two materials must be the same

When reviewing the answers, the correct one is the first

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