In the figure below, a red laser beam is incident on a triangular prism for which all of the interior angles are equal. The index of refraction of the prism is 1.59. What is the smallest value of the angle 0 shown in the figure such that light refracts out of the prism at the right side? Provide your answer äs an integer in degrees. Hint: draw a big picturę to help with the geometry!

In the figure below, a red laser beam is incident on a triangular prism for which all of the interior angles are equal. The index of refraction of the prism is 1.59. What is the smallest value of the angle 0 shown in the figure such that light refracts out of the prism at the right side? Provide your answer äs an integer in degrees. Hint: draw a big picturę to help with the geometry!

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

Section: Chapter Questions

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