A Beam of Unpolarized Light in Air Strikes a Flat

question 31

Multiple Choice

A beam of unpolarized light in air strikes a flat piece of glass at an angle of 57.3°. If the reflected beam is completely polarized, what is the index of refraction of the glass?

• A)1.50
• B)1.52
• C)1.54
• D)1.56
• E)1.58

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