The angle of incidence at which reflected light is totally polarized for reflection from…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Optics
The angle of incidence at which reflected light is totally polarized for reflection from air to glass (refraction index is n) is:
- \(\sin ^{-1} n\)
- \(\sin ^{-1} \frac{1}{n}\)
- \(\tan ^{-1} \frac{1}{n}\)
- \(\tan ^{-1} n\)
Answer
(D) ^ -1 n
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