A ray of light incident at an angle \(\theta\) in a rectangular prism grazes the surface of the prism on emerging from the prism. Determine the value of the angle. [Absolute refractive index of the material of the prism is 1.5] 

A.

41.8°

B.

48.2°

C.

60.8°

D.

90.0°

Correct answer is A

\(\eta = \frac{1}{sin\theta}\)

\(1.5 = \frac{1}{sin\theta}\)

\(sin\theta = \frac{1}{1.5} = 0.667\)

\(\theta = sin^{-1}(0.667) = 41.835°\)

\(\approxeq 41.8°\)