Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 24 - The Wave Nature of Light - Problems - Page 710: 61

Answer

57.3 degrees

Work Step by Step

Assume the light is coming from air to glass. Apply equation 24–6b. $$tan\theta_p=n_{glass}=1.56$$ $$\theta_p=tan^{-1}1.56=57.3^{\circ}$$
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