What Happens to the Refraction Angle as the Incident Angle Nears 90 Degrees?

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As the incident angle approaches 90 degrees, the refraction angle also approaches 90 degrees, resulting in the light traveling nearly parallel to the interface. The proposed method involves aligning a laser to the 90-degree mark and ensuring it passes through the medium with minimal obstruction. A barrier can be used to aid in the precise alignment of the laser. This approach is valid, but it may be beneficial to consider total internal reflection, which occurs at angles greater than the critical angle. Testing this prediction can provide insights into the behavior of light at extreme angles.
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I have a question concerning this question:

Predict what will happen as the incident angle approaches 90 degress, and develop a method to test the prediction.

I say the refraction angle would also be 90 degrees (remaining a horizontal line), so my method would be to align the laser I'm using to the 90 degree mark and shine it so that just enough of it passes through the medium.

Is that correct and if not, any suggestions?
 
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I would also put a barrier to help align the laser.
 
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