A light ray is incident normally on the face AB of a right-angled prism ABC (μ = 1.50) as shown in figure (18-E9). What is the largest angle ϕ for which the light ray is totally reflected at the surface AC?



Refractive index of glass prism=1.50


Critical angle =


According to Snell’s law;






From figure, for total internal reflection,



The largest angle ϕ for which the light ray is totally reflected at the surface AC =


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