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2 years ago

Sunlight reflected from a smooth ice surface is completely polarized. Determine the angle of incidence. (nice = 1.31.)

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ArbitrLikvidat [17]2 years ago

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Answer:

Explanation:

We shall apply Brewster's law to solve the problem . Let i be the angle of reflection required. According to this law ,

tan i = μ where i is angle of incidence , μ is refractive index of the medium .

Here i = ? , μ = 1.31

tani = 1.31

i = 53° approx .

At the angle of 53° incidence , the reflected ray will be completely polarised .

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