Suppose that Laser A were to shine a beam of light straight into the left side of Prism A, and Laser B were to shine an identical beam of light straight into the left side of Prism B. Which prism would refract the light more? (Assume the sides of the two prisms are sloped the same.)
Diagram of two prisms
A. Prism A
B. Prism B
C. Both prisms would refract the light the same amount.
D. The answer cannot be determined.
C. Both prisms would refract the light the same amount.
Since both prisms are identical and the light beams are identical, they would refract the light in the same way. The angle of incidence and the angle of refraction would be the same for both prisms.