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The angle of incident at which reflected light is totally polarised for reflection from air to glass (refractive index `mu`) is

A

`sin^(-1) (mu)`

B

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

C

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

D

`tan^(-1)(mu)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
According to Brewster.s law.
`mu = tani_(p) therefore i_(p) = tan^(-1)(mu)`
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