The critical angle for light travelling from a transparent medium to air s measured as 34°. The refractive index of the medium is?

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A. 0.56
B. 1.50
C. 1.79
D. 2.02

Correct Answer:

Option C – 1.79

Explanation

N = 1/sinθ
= 1/sin34
= 1.79

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