A ray of light strikes the midpoint of one face of an equiangular(60°–60°–60°) glass prism (n = 1.5) at an angle ofincidence of 30.0°. (a) Trace the path of the light ray throughthe glass and find the angles of incidence and refraction ateach surface. (b) If a small fraction of light is also reflected ateach surface, what are the angles of reflection at the surfaces?

A ray of light strikes the midpoint of one face of an equiangular(60°–60°–60°) glass prism (n = 1.5) at an angle ofincidence of 30.0°. (a) Trace the path of the light ray throughthe glass and find the angles of incidence and refraction ateach surface. (b) If a small fraction of light is also reflected ateach surface, what are the angles of reflection at the surfaces?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16P

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