How Far Above the Horizon Is the Moon When Its

question 26

Multiple Choice

How far above the horizon is the moon when its image, reflected in a calm lake, is completely polarized? (n_water = 1.33.)

• A) 22.2°
• B) 7.7°
• C) 16.6°
• D) 36.9°
• E) 53.1°

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