What is the critical angle for light traveling from glass (n = 1.5) to air (n =

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the critical angle for light traveling from glass (n = 1.5) to air (n = 1)? (2019)
  1. 30 degrees
  2. 41.8 degrees
  3. 48.6 degrees
  4. 60 degrees

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the critical angle for light traveling from glass (n = 1.5) to air (n = 1)? (2019)
  • Step 1: Identify the refractive indices. For glass, n1 = 1.5 and for air, n2 = 1.
  • Step 2: Use the formula for critical angle: sin(c) = n2 / n1.
  • Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula: sin(c) = 1 / 1.5.
  • Step 4: Calculate 1 / 1.5, which equals approximately 0.6667.
  • Step 5: To find the critical angle c, use the inverse sine function: c = sin^(-1)(0.6667).
  • Step 6: Calculate sin^(-1)(0.6667) to find the angle in degrees, which is approximately 41.8 degrees.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely