Sunlight Reflected from a Smooth Ice Surface Is Completely Polarized

question 5

Multiple Choice

Sunlight reflected from a smooth ice surface is completely polarized. Determine the angle of incidence. (n_ice = 1.31.)

• A) 52.6°
• B) 25.6°
• C) 65.2°
• D) 56.2°
• E) 49.8°

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