Find the value of the angle of emergence from the prism. Refractive index of the glass is 1.732.
Find the value of the angle of emergence from the prism. Refractive index of the glass is 1.732.

(1) 60°                                  (2) 30°

(3) 45°                                  (4) 90°

Solution: Answer (1)

From the ray diagram shown in the figure, we can say that

r1 + r2 = A = 30°

r2 = 30° (r1 = 0°)

From Snell’s law,

√3sinr2 = 1 x sine

√3sin30° = sine e = 60°