Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 33 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Page 1005: 63c

Answer

Light emerges at Q if the incident angle at P is increased slightly.

Work Step by Step

If the incident angle at P is increased slightly, then the angle of refraction $\theta_2$ at P also increases. The incident angle at Q is $90^{\circ}-\theta_2$, and this angle decreases if $\theta_2$ increases. Then the angle of refraction at Q decreases to an angle less than $90^{\circ}$, and light emerges at point Q. Light emerges at Q if the incident angle at P is increased slightly.
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