Submerged Light, Refraction Snells law maybe?

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Homework Statement




A green light is submerged 2.70 m beneath the surface of a liquid with an index of refraction 1.39. What is the radius of the circle from which light escapes from the liquid into the air above the surface?

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Honestly I didn't even know where to start with this one... any guidance on what to do ?

Thanks!


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Just did some more research and i figured it out.. thank you!