Snell's Law/Critical Angles Problem

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To solve critical angle problems involving Snell's Law with a circular geometry, it's essential to understand the relationship between the incident angle and the tangent line at the point of incidence. Providing a clear diagram of the problem can facilitate better assistance. The incident angle is measured relative to this tangent line rather than the radius of the circle. Utilizing these geometric principles will help in accurately determining the incident angle. Understanding these concepts is crucial for effectively applying Snell's Law in this context.
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I know how to do critical angle problems, using snell's law, but i was given a circle and I'm not sure how i should go about finding the incident angle.. If someone could help me out with that it would be awesome! THX
Nicole
 
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Nikki196 said:
I know how to do critical angle problems, using snell's law, but i was given a circle and I'm not sure how i should go about finding the incident angle.. If someone could help me out with that it would be awesome! THX
Nicole


Post the exact text of the problem and maybe attach some drawing,since this is a problem that will use some geometry.And it's Snell-Descartes law.
That is if u want us to help u...

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If your light ray is reflecting off a circle (or cylinder), the angle is the angle made with the tangent line to the circle.
 

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