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Jane asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 2 weeks ago

Physics help, thank you!!?

Light is reflected from a transparent coffee table. When the angle of incidence is 54.5°, the reflected light is completely polarized parallel to the surface of the table top. What is the index of refraction of the material of the table?

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    tanΘ = n_glass / n_air, so

    n_glass = 1.00 * tan54.5º = 1.40

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