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Homework Statement
A corner reflector is to be made from a triangular prism with index of refraction n = 1.90, as shown in the diagram below. What is the maximum angle, with respect to the normal to the front surface of the prism, (theta), such that total reflection will occur?
http://capa.sci.geneseo.edu/teacher/capalibrary/Graphics/Gtype73/prob02.gif (link to image)
Homework Equations
sin(critical angle)=(n1/n2)
The Attempt at a Solution
Tried using that equation, failed miserably.