A 45°-90°-45° prism is constructed from a synthetic resin. As shown in the figure, a light beam that enters the prism at the midpoint of the long side and parallel to the base exits the prism at an angle of 28° below the horizontal. What is the index of refraction of this prism? 1.39 Have you drawn a figure showing all angles and established any relationships between the angles? Have you written a Snell's law statement for the light as it enters and exits the prism? Depending on how you solve the problem, vou may need the identities
A 45°-90°-45° prism is constructed from a synthetic resin. As shown in the figure, a light beam that enters the prism at the midpoint of the long side and parallel to the base exits the prism at an angle of 28° below the horizontal. What is the index of refraction of this prism? 1.39 Have you drawn a figure showing all angles and established any relationships between the angles? Have you written a Snell's law statement for the light as it enters and exits the prism? Depending on how you solve the problem, vou may need the identities
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