NEET2025Physics-Optics

NEET 2025 Physics Polarization MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

An unpolarized light beam travelling in air is incident on a medium of refractive index 1.73 at Brewster’s angle. Then-

A

reflected light is completely polarized and the angle of reflection is close to 60°

B

reflected light is partially polarized and the angle of reflection is close to 30°

C

both reflected and transmitted light are perfectly polarized with angles of reflection and refraction close to 60° and 30°, respectively.

D

transmitted light is completely polarized with angle of refraction close to 30°

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

At Brewster's angle, the reflected light is completely polarized. The angle of reflection is equal to the Brewster's angle, which is given by tan(θ) = n, where n is the refractive index. For n = 1.73, θ is approximately 60°.

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