College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 22 - Reflection and Refraction of Light - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 774: 19

Answer

$47^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

By Snell's law, $n_{air}\times sini=n_{qtz}\times sinr$ or, $1\times sin i = 1.46\times sin 30^{\circ}$ or, $i = sin^{-1}(0.73)=47^{\circ}$ For reflected beam, we can write angle of incidence - angle of reflection. Thus, angle of reflection = $47^{\circ}$
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