A Light Beam Is Traveling Inside a Glass Block That $53.0 ^ { \circ }$

question 115

Multiple Choice

A light beam is traveling inside a glass block that has an index of refraction of 1.46. As this light arrives at the surface of the block, it makes an angle of $53.0 ^ { \circ }$ with the normal. At what angle with the normal in the air will it leave the block?

• A) \(43.2 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) It will not leave.
• C) \(33.2 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(59.1 ^ { \circ }\)

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