A Ray of Light Enters a Pane of Glass with an Angle

question 75

Multiple Choice

A ray of light enters a pane of glass with an angle of incidence of 37°. The index of refraction of the glass is 1.48. What is the angle of incidence as the ray reaches the glass-air interface on the far side of the pane coming from inside the glass?

• A) 21°
• B) 24°
• C) 53°
• D) 37°
• E) 16°

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