In the x-y coordinate system, the refractive index is μ = √(1 + y²) for y 0 and μ = 4/3 for y

Question

In the x-y coordinate system, the refractive index is μ = √(1 + y²) for y > 0 and μ = 4/3 for y < 0. A ray is incident on the medium as shown. The maximum y-coordinate reached by the ray is:

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Derived solution: Step 1: Apply the standard geometrical-optics ray laws and the geometry shown/given in the question. Step 2: Substitute the values given in the question and apply the geometry/sign convention shown. Step 3: On simplification the result is y = 2. Therefore the correct option is A.

In the x-y coordinate system, the refractive index is μ = √(1 + y²) for y &gt; 0 and μ = 4/3 for y &lt; 0. A ray is incident on the medium as shown. The maximum y-coordinate reached by the ray is:

In the x-y coordinate system, the refractive index is μ = √(1 + y²) for y > 0 and μ = 4/3 for y < 0. A ray is incident on the medium as shown. The maximum y-coordinate reached by the ray is: