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A monochromatic beam of width t is incident at 45° on an air-water surface. The refractive index of water is μ . The width of the beam in water is,

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Options:
  • A μ-1t
  • B μt
  • C μ 2 - 1 μ
  • D 2μ2-1μt
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 2μ2-1μt

Snell's law,

sin45o=μsinα

sinα=12 μ

cosα= 2 μ 2 1 2 μ    ___(1)

From ABC, AC=2 t

From ADC,cosα=DCAC=t'2 t    ___(2)

From (1) and (2)

2 μ2-12μ=t'2 tt'=(2 μ2-1)tμ

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