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in Class 12 by kratos

Show that the refractive index of a reflector is equal to tangent of the polarising angle. OR Arrive at Brewster’* law.

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by kratos
 
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From Snell'* law,

For Brewster'* angle of incidence, r + iB = 90°

=> R = 90° - iB

=> Refractive index of reflector : n = tan iB

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