A ray of light enters an equilateral prism made of material with n = 1.45 at an angle of incidence $\theta$. 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$^{\circ}$
B) 30.0$^{\circ}$
C) 20.2$^{\circ}$
D) 15.7$^{\circ}$
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 $\theta$. 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$^{\circ}$ 
B) 30.0$^{\circ}$ 
C) 20.2$^{\circ}$ 
D) 15.7$^{\circ}$ 
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 $\theta$. 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$^{\circ}$ 
B) 30.0$^{\circ}$ 
C) 20.2$^{\circ}$ 
D) 15.7$^{\circ}$ 
E) the ray won't leave the prism

A Ray of Light Enters an Equilateral Prism Made of Material