JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 10. Wave optics
When unpolarized light is incident at an angle of \(60^{\circ}\) on a transparent medium from air. The reflected ray is completely polarized. The angle of refraction in the medium is _______.
- A \(30^{\circ}\)
- B \(60^{\circ}\)
- C \(90^{\circ}\)
- D \(45^{\circ}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(30^{\circ}\)
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At complete reflection refracted ray and reflected ray are perpendicular.
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