Question:

A light ray travels from air to glass with an angle of incidence of 45°. The possible angle of refraction is

Updated On: Apr 5, 2025
  • 45°
  • 65°
  • 90°
  • 30°
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Correct answer: 30°

When a light ray travels from a rarer medium (air) to a denser medium (glass), it bends towards the normal. This means the angle of refraction is smaller than the angle of incidence.

 Given: - Angle of incidence = 45° 
- Glass is denser than air Therefore, the angle of refraction must be less than 45°. Among the options, only 30° satisfies this condition. So, the correct answer is 30°.

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