Find Brewster's angle for light in air that is reflected from the top of a water surface.The index of refraction of the water is 1.33.
A)53.1°
B)36.9°
C)56.3°
D)60.2°
E)90.0°

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Brewster's angle is given by the equation tanθ = n, where n is the index of refraction of the medium the light is entering from (in this case, air). Substituting n = 1.33, we get tanθ = 1.33, and solving for θ gives us approximately 53.1°. Therefore, the answer is A.

Find Brewster's Angle for Light in Air That Is Reflected