As shown in the diagram, when the incident ray is parallel to base of the prism, the emergent ray grazes along the second surface. [figure] If refractive index of the material of prism is 2, the angle of prism is.
- 75
- 90
- 60
- 45
Answer
(3) 60
Solution
First face makes 45 with the base and the incident ray is parallel to the base angle of incidence i = 45 .
Snell's law: 45 = 2 r1
r1 = 12 r1 = 30
Emergent ray grazes the second surface r2 = C, where C = 1 2
r2 = 45
Refracting angle (top vertex): A = r1 + r2 = 75
= 180 - 45 - 75 = 60
Answer: (3)