What Is the Minimum Angle of Incidence for Light to Traverse a 60-Degree Prism?

[John_Galt]

Homework Statement

Given an apex angle of 60 degrees and an index of refraction of 1.6; what is the smallest angle of incidence for which a ray can enter the left face of a prism and exit the right face?

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