Q119 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Physics

The Brewsters angle ib for an interface should be

  • A
    30o<ib<45o
  • Correct answer
    B
    45o<ib<90o
  • C
    ib=90o
  • D
    0o<ib<30o

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(ib) is given by, tanib=μ2μ1=μ21, where μ2 is the refractive index of the dielectric and μ1 is the refractive index of air.
We know that, μ2>1. (refractive index of any dielectric will be greater than refractive index of air.)
⇒∞<tanib>1
⇒90o>ib>45o

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

Relevant Questions