Refractive index to measure temperature

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A factory utilizes a beam of light to visually check the temperature of a liquid using a semi-circular crown glass block with a refractive index of 1.75. The refractive index of the liquid, denoted as n, varies with temperature T according to the equation n = 2.25 - 0.025T. The discussion centers on finding the refractive index and corresponding temperature of the liquid when a light ray is totally reflected at a specific angle. Participants provide hints and formulas related to critical angles and total internal reflection, leading to a successful solution. The problem was ultimately resolved by applying the provided information and calculations.
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Here is the question:
A factory uses a beam of light to allow workers to visually check the temperature of a liquid. A semi-circular crown glass (refractive index (n) =1.75) block is placed in a liquid X whose refractive index n changes with temperature T (in °C) according to the formula:
n = 2.25 – 0.025T
A light ray may be directed to the centre of the glass block makes and angle Ө = 60° with the normal

If the ray is totally reflected at O, find the refractive index and the corresponding temperature of liquid X.

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My working:
\theta_{critical}=\frac{n_{1}}{n_{2}}
from this point onwards I am stuck, any post regarding hints/working/solution will be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Pavadrin
 
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well, it's sin(theta_c)=n2/n1 , ( n1>n2 )

try working this out, with givens you have.
 
thank you kindly

Exotic-Matter said:
well, it's sin(theta_c)=n2/n1 , ( n1>n2 )

try working this out, with givens you have.

thanks for this bit of imformation, i have now solved the problem
 
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