A ray of light enters an equilateral prism made of material with n = 1.45 at an angle of incidence θ. The internally refracted ray is parallel to the base of the prism. What is the angle of refraction for the ray leaving the prism?
A) 46.5°
B) 30.0°
C) 20.2°
D) 15.7°
E) the ray won't leave the prism

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A ray of light enters an equilateral prism made of material with n = 1.45 at an angle of incidence θ. The internally refracted ray is parallel to the base of the prism. What is the angle of refraction for the ray leaving the prism? 
A) 46.5° 
B) 30.0° 
C) 20.2° 
D) 15.7° 
E) the ray won't leave the prism

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The Answer of A ray of light enters an equilateral prism made of material with n = 1.45 at an angle of incidence θ. The internally refracted ray is parallel to the base of the prism. What is the angle of refraction for the ray leaving the prism? 
A) 46.5° 
B) 30.0° 
C) 20.2° 
D) 15.7° 
E) the ray won't leave the prism

A Ray of Light Enters an Equilateral Prism Made of Material