Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 24 - The Wave Nature of Light - Problems - Page 710: 67

Answer

$61.2^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

Apply equation 24–6a to find the polarizing angle. $$tan\theta_p=\frac{n_2}{n_1} $$ Here the light is traveling from water to diamond, so 1 = water, 2 = diamond. $$\theta_p=tan^{-1}(\frac{2.42}{1.33})=61.2^{\circ}$$
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