Physics

Physics

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59. A ray of light in air is incident on a 30−∘60∘−90∘30-{ }^{\circ} 60^{\circ}-90^{\circ} prism, perpendicular to face aba b, as shown in the diagram. The ray enters the prism and strikes face aca c at the critical angle. What is the index of refraction of the prism? A) 12\frac{1}{2} B) 32\sqrt{\frac{3}{2}} C) 233\frac{2 \sqrt{3}}{3} D) 2 ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/diraq-contents/question-bank/question-images/ce9ae781ae46/2025_11_20_b4c87f8716f7c4a9fa5bg-10.jpg)

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