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Question
Name one factor that affects the lateral displacement of light as it passes through a rectangular glass slab.
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Solution
The thickness of the glass block, an angle of incidence and refractive index of glass (anyone) are the factors which affect the lateral displacement of light as it passes through a rectangular glass slab.
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