A light ray enters through a right angled prism at point P with the angle of incidence 30 as shown in figure. It travels through the prism parallel to its base BC and emerges along the face AC. The refractive index of the prism is: [figure]
- 54
- 52
- 34
- 32
Answer
(2) 52
Solution
Let B = ; since A = 90 , C = 90 - .
At face AB: the ray inside is parallel to BC, so the angle of refraction r1 = 90 - .
30 = (90 - ) = ...(i)
At face AC: the ray emerges along the face (grazing), so the angle of incidence there is the critical angle.
Angle of incidence at AC = 90 - C =
= 1 ...(ii)
Squaring and adding (i) and (ii):
2( 2 + 2 ) = 14 + 1
2 = 54
= 52
Answer: (2)