NEET2020PhysicsWave OpticsActual
The Brewsters angle i b for an interface should be
Options
- A30 o < i b < 45 o
- B45 o < i b < 90 o
- Ci b = 90 o
- D0 o < i b < 30 o
Correct answer
B. 45 o < i b < 90 o
Step-by-step solution
Brewster's angle is defined as the angle of incidence at which the reflection of particular polarized light is zero, and it perfectly transmitted through a transparent surface. Brewster's angle( i b ) is given by, tan i b = μ 2 μ 1 = μ 2 1 , where μ 2 is the refractive index of the dielectric and μ 1 is the refractive index of air. We know that, μ 2 > 1 . (refractive index of any dielectric will be greater than refractive index of air.) ⇒ ∞ < tan i b > 1