At What Angle Above the Horizon Would the Sun Appear

question 33

Multiple Choice

At what angle above the horizon would the sun appear if its reflected light from a lake, viewed at the same time, were completely polarized? (n_water = 1.333)

• A) 53.12°
• B) 36.88°
• C) 48.75°
• D) 41.25°
• E) 23.52°

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