A ray of light enters an equilateral prism made of material with n = 1.45. What angle of incidence, will cause the internally refracted ray to be parallel to the base of the prism?



A. 46.5

B. 30.0

C. 20.2

D. 5.70

E. this cannot happen


A. 46.5

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