Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 34 - Ray Optics - Exercises and Problems - Page 990: 14

Answer

$\theta_{max} = 22.3^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

We can find the critical angle: $\theta_c = sin^{-1}~(\frac{n_2}{n_1})$ $\theta_c = sin^{-1}~(\frac{1.48}{1.60})$ $\theta_c = 67.7^{\circ}$ We can find the maximum angle a light ray can make with the core: $\theta_{max} = 90^{\circ}-67.7^{\circ} = 22.3^{\circ}$
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