Answer:
θ₁ = 35.32°
Explanation:
given,
refractive index of medium 1 = n₁ = 1.75
refractive index of medium 2 = n₂ = 1.24
condition to describe the refracted angle
...(1)
Using Snell's Law
n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂
θ₁ , θ₂ is the angle of incidence and refractive index
n₁. n₂ is the refractive index medium 1 and medium 2
1.75 x sin θ₁ = 1.24 x sin θ₂
From equation (1)
1.75 x sin θ₁ = 1.24 x sin (90-θ₁)
1.75 sin θ₁ = 1.24 cos θ₁
tan θ₁ = 0.708
θ₁ = 35.32°
Hence, angle of incidence is equal to θ₁ = 35.32°