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==History==
==Biography==


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===Law of Refraction===
===Law of Refraction===


What are the mathematical equations that allow us to model this topic.  For example <math>{\frac{d\vec{p}}{dt}}_{system} = \vec{F}_{net}</math> where '''p''' is the momentum of the system and '''F''' is the net force from the surroundings.
The Law of Refraction, also known as Snell's Law is used for determining the angle that a ray of light will bend away from the normal when it goes from one medium to another.  


===Computing Pi===
===Computing Pi===
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===Earth's Radius Calculation===
===Earth's Radius Calculation===


==Examples==
==Modern Day Applications==


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Biography

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Main Contributions

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Law of Refraction

The Law of Refraction, also known as Snell's Law is used for determining the angle that a ray of light will bend away from the normal when it goes from one medium to another.

Computing Pi

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Earth's Radius Calculation

Modern Day Applications

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