NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
A narrow beam of light travelling in air strikes the flat surface of a transparent liquid at an angle of incidence of 45^ . If the refractive index of the liquid is 2 , what is the angle of deviation suffered by the light ray upon refraction?
Options
- A30^
- B15^
- C75^
- D45^
Correct answer
B. 15^
Step-by-step solution
Using Snell's law at the air-liquid interface: n₁ i = n₂ r Substituting the given values: 1 45^ = 2 r 1 2 = 2 r r = 1 2 r = 30^ The angle of deviation is given by: = i - r = 45^ - 30^ = 15^ Answer: 15^