The drawing shows a crystalline slab (refractive index 1.360) with a rectangular cross section. A ray of light strikes the slab at an incident angle of θ1= 30.0°, enters the slab, and travels to point P. This slab is surrounded by a fluid with a refractive index n. What is the maximum value of n such that total internal reflection occurs at point P?

The drawing shows a crystalline slab (refractive index 1.360) with a rectangular cross section. A ray of light strikes the slab at an incident angle of θ1= 30.0°, enters the slab, and travels to point P. This slab is surrounded by a fluid with a refractive index n. What is the maximum value of n such that total internal reflection occurs at point P?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter38: Refraction And Images Formed By Refraction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15PQ

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