The refractive index of the material of a prism of refracting angle is for a certain…

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Problem

The refractive index of the material of a prism of refracting angle 45∘45^\circ is 1.61.6 for a certain monochromatic ray. What is the minimum angle of incidence of this ray on the prism so that no total internal reflection takes place as the ray emerges from the prism?

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