At what angle of incidence is light completely polarized after reflection from a surface of water? What is the corresponding angle of refraction? Assume that light is incident from air. The n of water =1.33.

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At what angle of incidence is light completely polarized after reflection from a surface of water? What is the corresponding angle of refraction? Assume that light is incident from air. The n of water =1.33.

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