College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 22, Problem 33P
* Prism total reflection What must be the minimum value of the refractive index of the prism shown in Figure P22.33 in order that light is totally reflected where indicated? Will some of the light make it out of the top surface? Explain.
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