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If the refractive index of glass is ` sqrt(3)`, then its polarising angle will be

A

`30^(@)`

B

`45^(@) `

C

`60^(@)`

D

`90^(@)`

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To find the polarizing angle (IP) for glass with a refractive index of \( \sqrt{3} \), we can use Brewster's Law, which states: \[ \tan(\theta_P) = \frac{n_2}{n_1} \] Where: - \( \theta_P \) is the polarizing angle, - \( n_1 \) is the refractive index of the first medium (air in this case, which is approximately 1), - \( n_2 \) is the refractive index of the second medium (glass in this case, given as \( \sqrt{3} \)). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Refractive Indices:** - For air, \( n_1 = 1 \). - For glass, \( n_2 = \sqrt{3} \). 2. **Apply Brewster's Law:** \[ \tan(\theta_P) = \frac{n_2}{n_1} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{1} = \sqrt{3} \] 3. **Find the Polarizing Angle:** - To find \( \theta_P \), we need to take the arctangent (inverse tangent) of \( \sqrt{3} \): \[ \theta_P = \tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) \] 4. **Calculate the Angle:** - The value of \( \tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) \) corresponds to \( 60^\circ \) because: \[ \tan(60^\circ) = \sqrt{3} \] 5. **Conclusion:** - Therefore, the polarizing angle \( \theta_P \) is: \[ \theta_P = 60^\circ \] ### Final Answer: The polarizing angle for glass with a refractive index of \( \sqrt{3} \) is \( 60^\circ \). ---

To find the polarizing angle (IP) for glass with a refractive index of \( \sqrt{3} \), we can use Brewster's Law, which states: \[ \tan(\theta_P) = \frac{n_2}{n_1} \] Where: - \( \theta_P \) is the polarizing angle, ...
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