and undergoes two total internal reflections (Figure 28-54). As a result, the ray reverses its direction. (a) What is the minimum value of the prism's index of refraction for these internal reflections to be total? (b) How will your answer to part (a) change if instead of air the prism is submerged in oil?

and undergoes two total internal reflections (Figure 28-54). As a result, the ray reverses its direction. (a) What is the minimum value of the prism's index of refraction for these internal reflections to be total? (b) How will your answer to part (a) change if instead of air the prism is submerged in oil?

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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