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

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
`n= tantheta_(B) implies theta_(B)= tan^(-1)(n)`
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