College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 774: 20

Answer

$56.65^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

By Snell's law, $n_{air}\times sin(i)=n_{poly}\times sin(r)$ or, $1\times sin55^{\circ}=1.49\times sin(r)$ i.e. $r=33.35^{\circ}$ Thus, angle made by the refracted ray with the surface = $90^{\circ}-33.35^{\circ}=56.65^{\circ}$
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