Light Enters an Equilateral Triangle Prism in a Direction Parallel

question 64

Multiple Choice

Light enters an equilateral triangle prism in a direction parallel to one side. The prism is made of glass with an index of refraction of 1.52. What is the angle between the incoming ray and the ray that leaves the prism on the other side?

• A)83°
• B)19°
• C)59°
• D)27°
• E)55°

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