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20 February, 16:09

A layer of ethyl alcohol (n = 1.361) is on top of water (n = 1.333). To the nearest degree, at what angle relative to the normal to the interface of the two liquids is light totally reflected?

a. 78 degree

b. 88 degree

c. 68 degree

d. 49 degree

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  1. 20 February, 18:30
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    a. 78 degree

    Explanation:

    According to Snell's Law, we have:

    (ni) (Sin θi) = (nr) (Sin θr)

    where,

    ni = Refractive index of medium on which light is incident

    ni = Refractive index of ethyl alcohol = 1.361

    nr = Refractive index of medium from which light is refracted

    nr = Refractive index of ethyl alcohol = 1.333

    θi = Angle of Incidence

    θr = Angle of refraction

    So, the Angle of Incidence is know as the Critical Angle (θc), when the refracted angle becomes 90°. This is the case of total internal reflection. That is:

    θi = θc

    when, θr = 90°

    Therefore, Snell's Law becomes:

    (1.361) (Sin θc) = (1.333) (Sin 90°)

    Sin θc = 1.333/1.361

    θc = Sin⁻¹ (0.9794)

    θc = 78.35° = 78° (Approximately)

    Therefore, correct answer will be:

    a. 78 degree
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