If the critical angle of the medium is 30∘, the velocity of light in that medium is : (velocity of light in air 3×108 m/s)
6×108m/s
3×108m/s
1.5×108m/s
1×108m/s
A
3×108m/s
B
1.5×108m/s
C
1×108m/s
D
6×108m/s
Open in App
Solution
Verified by Toppr
As, θcric=sin−1(1μ)
sinθcric=1μ
μ=1sin30=2
Also as μ=cvm=3×108vm
vm=1.5×108m/s.
Was this answer helpful?
28
Similar Questions
Q1
The velocity of light in air is 3×108 m/s and in a medium is √3×108 m/s. The Brewster’s angle of the medium is
View Solution
Q2
For diamond, if critical angle is 30∘ (outside medium is air with μ=1), then speed of light in diamond and wavelength of yellow colour in diamond (λyellowinair=600nm) are respectively
View Solution
Q3
The velocity of light in a medium is 1.5×108m/s. What is the refractive index of the medium with respect to air, if the velocity in air is 3×108m/s?
View Solution
Q4
The speed of light in air is 3 × 108 m/s. In medium X its speed is 2 × 108 m/s and in medium Y the speed of light is 2.5 × 108 m/s Calculate:
(a) air nx
(b) air nY
(c) x nY
View Solution
Q5
The velocity of light in two different media are 2×108m/s and 1.5×108m/s respectively. The critical angle for these media is :