Physics

Physics

Problem

A converging beam of light is incident on a right angled isosceles prism as shown in the Figure. The marginal rays in the beam are incident at angle ±θ\pm\theta. The refractive index for the glass of the prism is μ=1.49(=1sin⁡42∘)\mu = 1.49 \left( = \frac{1}{\sin 42^\circ} \right). Find the maximum value of θ\theta for which no light comes out of the hypotenuse surface.

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