NEET 2026
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A composite transparent block consists of two media, Medium 1 and...
A composite transparent block consists of two media, Medium 1 and Medium 2, separated by a vertical interface. The refractive index of Medium 1 is and that of Medium 2 is . A light ray from air is incident on the horizontal top surface of Medium 1 at an angle of with the normal, as shown in the figure. After refracting into Medium 1, the ray strikes the vertical interface. Find the angle of refraction in Medium 2.
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Correct answer
A.
Step-by-step solution
Applying Snell's law at the first horizontal interface (air to Medium 1):
The angle of refraction is with respect to the vertical normal.
The ray then strikes the vertical interface between Medium 1 and Medium 2. The normal to this vertical interface is horizontal.
The angle of incidence at this second interface is :
Applying Snell's law at the second vertical interface (Medium 1 to Medium 2):
The angle of refraction in Medium 2 is .
Answer:
The angle of refraction is with respect to the vertical normal.
The ray then strikes the vertical interface between Medium 1 and Medium 2. The normal to this vertical interface is horizontal.
The angle of incidence at this second interface is :
Applying Snell's law at the second vertical interface (Medium 1 to Medium 2):
The angle of refraction in Medium 2 is .
Answer: