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### Prism Apex Angle Determination

#### Overview
This exercise involves determining the apex angle of a prism using given angles and the index of refraction.

#### Given Data
- **Index of Refraction (n)**: 1.58
- **Incident Angle (θ1)**: 30°
- **Emergent Angle (θ4)**: 74°

#### Diagram Explanation
The illustration depicts a prism with a light path through it. The points and angles involved in the refraction and internal reflection of light within the prism are detailed. The key angles noted are:

- **θ1**: The angle of incidence (30°).
- **θ2**: The angle of refraction inside the prism.
- **θ3**: The angle of incidence at the second face of the prism.
- **θ4**: The angle of emergence (74°).

The diagram includes the following elements:
1. **Incident Ray**: The light ray entering the prism, making an angle θ1 with the normal to the surface.
2. **Refracted Ray**: The light ray inside the prism, making an angle θ2 with the normal.
3. **Emerging Ray**: The light ray exiting the prism, making an angle θ4 with the normal to the prism's second surface.
4. **Apex Angle (A)**: The angle of the prism which we need to find.

The light path forms a triangle inside the prism, with the angles labeled to show the relations between the incident and emergent angles.

#### Objective
**Find the apex angle of the prism.**

This problem requires the use of Snell's law and the geometry of the prism to relate the given angles and refractive index to find the apex angle.

By applying Snell's law at the first and second interfaces and considering the geometrical relationships in the prism, we can solve for the unknown apex angle.
Transcribed Image Text:### Prism Apex Angle Determination #### Overview This exercise involves determining the apex angle of a prism using given angles and the index of refraction. #### Given Data - **Index of Refraction (n)**: 1.58 - **Incident Angle (θ1)**: 30° - **Emergent Angle (θ4)**: 74° #### Diagram Explanation The illustration depicts a prism with a light path through it. The points and angles involved in the refraction and internal reflection of light within the prism are detailed. The key angles noted are: - **θ1**: The angle of incidence (30°). - **θ2**: The angle of refraction inside the prism. - **θ3**: The angle of incidence at the second face of the prism. - **θ4**: The angle of emergence (74°). The diagram includes the following elements: 1. **Incident Ray**: The light ray entering the prism, making an angle θ1 with the normal to the surface. 2. **Refracted Ray**: The light ray inside the prism, making an angle θ2 with the normal. 3. **Emerging Ray**: The light ray exiting the prism, making an angle θ4 with the normal to the prism's second surface. 4. **Apex Angle (A)**: The angle of the prism which we need to find. The light path forms a triangle inside the prism, with the angles labeled to show the relations between the incident and emergent angles. #### Objective **Find the apex angle of the prism.** This problem requires the use of Snell's law and the geometry of the prism to relate the given angles and refractive index to find the apex angle. By applying Snell's law at the first and second interfaces and considering the geometrical relationships in the prism, we can solve for the unknown apex angle.
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