A horizontal light ray initially in air (n1= 1) approaches a prism as shown in the diagram below. The prism is in the shape of a right triangle and has an index of refraction of 1.5 (i.e. n2= 1.5). a. Draw the trajectory of the light ray to show how it enters and exits the prism. b. Calculate the angle (with respect to the normal) at which it both enters and exits the prism. Show your work. п п, 60°

A horizontal light ray initially in air (n1= 1) approaches a prism as shown in the diagram below. The prism is in the shape of a right triangle and has an index of refraction of 1.5 (i.e. n2= 1.5). a. Draw the trajectory of the light ray to show how it enters and exits the prism. b. Calculate the angle (with respect to the normal) at which it both enters and exits the prism. Show your work. п п, 60°

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter18: Refraction And Lenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 46A

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