The refractive index of a material is 1.5. Calculate the critical angle at the glass-air…

The refractive index of a material is 1.5. Calculate the critical angle at the glass-air interface

  • A.
    19o
  • B.
    21o
  • C.
    39o
  • D.
    42o
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Sin C = (frac{1}{eta} = frac{1}{1.5} = 0.6667)
C = sin(^{-1}) 0.6667
= 42°

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