How Do You Calculate Angle Θ and Deflection Φ in Refraction Problems?

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The discussion revolves around calculating angles of refraction and deflection in a refraction problem involving Snell's law. The original poster presents a scenario with specific refractive indices and angles, seeking guidance on how to proceed with the calculations.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply Snell's law to find the angles but expresses uncertainty about the next steps after calculating an angle of refraction. Some participants suggest using geometric relationships to find additional angles and deviations.

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Participants are exploring various approaches to the problem, with some providing insights into geometric relationships and deviations. There is a mix of interpretations regarding the calculations, and while some guidance has been offered, there is no explicit consensus on the correct path forward.

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The original poster mentions specific values for refractive indices and angles, which may influence the calculations. There is a focus on ensuring that the assumptions made about the angles and their relationships are valid within the context of the problem.

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here is a picture of what is given: http://img838.imageshack.us/i/physicsproblem.png/

I am supposed to find the measure of angle Θ and by what amount Φ is the ray deflected from its original path.

from what is given i know that the angle of incidence is 35 degrees correct? and the angle of refraction using snell's law (n1sinΘ1=n2sinΘ2) is then 22.5 degrees? where do i go from here to find the answer of the 2 questions above?


(The n outside of the triangle is 1.0 and the n inside the triangle is 1.5)

I'm not looking for someone to give the solution I'm looking for someone to point me in the right direction to the solution, I've been trying this problem a couple different ways and can't seem to figure it out. thanks!

The Attempt: This is what i have found, i don't know where to go from here or if what i have found is correct: http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/41/physicsproblemattempt.png
 
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Simple geometry shows that A = r1 + r2.
In the problem, A is given. You have found out r1. Find r2.
n = sin(θi2)/sin(r2)
Deviation δ1 in the first face is θi1 - r1 and in the second surface is δ2 = θi2 - r2.
Total deviation d = δ1 + δ2.
 
Simple geometry shows that A = r1 + r2.
In the problem, A is given. You have found out r1. Find r2.
n = sin(θi2)/sin(r2)
Deviation δ1 in the first face is θi1 - r1 and in the second surface is δ2 = θi2 - r2.
Total deviation d = δ1 + δ2.
 
Your answer is correct.
 

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