Answer:
a. 78 degree
Explanation:
According to Snell's Law, we have:
(ni)(Sin θi) = (nr)(Sin θr)
where,
ni = Refractive index of medium on which light is incident
ni = Refractive index of ethyl alcohol = 1.361
nr = Refractive index of medium from which light is refracted
nr = Refractive index of ethyl alcohol = 1.333
θi = Angle of Incidence
θr = Angle of refraction
So, the Angle of Incidence is know as the Critical Angle (θc), when the refracted angle becomes 90°. This is the case of total internal reflection. That is:
θi = θc
when, θr = 90°
Therefore, Snell's Law becomes:
(1.361)(Sin θc) = (1.333)(Sin 90°)
Sin θc = 1.333/1.361
θc = Sin⁻¹ (0.9794)
θc = 78.35° = 78° (Approximately)
Therefore, correct answer will be:
a. <u>78 degree</u>