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The angle of incidence at which reflected light is totally polarized for reflection from air to glass (refraction index n ) is

A

`sin^(-1)(n)`

B

`sin^(-1) (1//n)`

C

`tan^(-1)(1//n)`

D

`tan^(-1) (n)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`Tani_(p) = mu , i_(p) + r = 90^(0)`
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