Minimum refractive index for total internal reflection in a prism

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Homework Statement



a)What is the minimum refractive index of the prism in order for the light to reflect?
b) What is wrong with this ray path for a reflecting prism?


Homework Equations



nisin(theta 1)= ntsin(theta 2)

The Attempt at a Solution


for part a, nt is 1, theta 2 is 90 degree, theta 1 is 50 degree,
then i got ni = 1.3
For part b, i have no idea about it..
 

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