A ray enters a 60° prism normally through the first face. Select all correct statements if the prism refractive index is √2 and the surrounding medium is air.
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A ray enters a 60° prism normally through the first face. Select all correct statements if the prism refractive index is √2 and the surrounding medium is air.

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Normal entry gives no bending and second-face incidence 60°. For μ=√2, C=45°, so TIR occurs.