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Image of sun formed due to reflection at air water interface is found to be very highly polarised. Refractive index of water being `mu=4//3`, find the angle of sun above the horizon

A

`37^@`

B

`53^@`

C

`30^@`

D

`60^@`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle of the sun above the horizon based on the information given about the polarization of light at the air-water interface. Here's the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Polarization The image of the sun is highly polarized due to reflection at the air-water interface. According to Brewster's Law, the angle at which light is perfectly polarized upon reflection is known as the polarizing angle (θp). ### Step 2: Apply Brewster's Law Brewster's Law states that: \[ ...
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