Calculate Brewster angle for glass

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Homework Statement



Glasses have a variety of different refractive indices. Calculate the Brewster angle for a glass with a refractive index of 1.5.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



tan(θB) = n2/n1
tan(θB) = 1.5/1
θB = 56.31 degrees
 
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ZedCar said:

Homework Statement



Glasses have a variety of different refractive indices. Calculate the Brewster angle for a glass with a refractive index of 1.5.


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



tan(θB) = n2/n1
tan(θB) = 1.5/1
θB = 56.31 °

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