A ray of light incident normally on an isosceles right angled prism travels as shown in the figure. The least value of the refractive index of the prism must be
a) |
b) |
c) |
1.5 |
d) |
2.0 |
A ray of light incident normally on an isosceles right angled prism travels as shown in the figure. The least value of the refractive index of the prism must be
a) |
b) |
c) |
1.5 |
d) |
2.0 |
(a)
From figure it is clear that TIR takes place at surface and
Hence