Light falls from glass (μ= 1.5) to air. Find the angle of incidence for which the angle of deviation is 90°.

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Light falls from glass (μ= 1.5) to air. Find the angle of incidence for which the angle of deviation is 90°.

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answered Mar 30, 2018 by rubby (7,550 points) 1 3 5
selected Apr 1, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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Since, μ= 1.5, Critial angle = sin–1(1/μ) = sin–1 (1/1.5) = 41.8°
We know, the maximum attainable deviation in refraction is (90° – 41.8°) = 47.2°
So, in this case, total internal reflection must have taken place. In reflection, Deviation = 180° – 2i = 90° => 2i = 90° => i = 45°.

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