Light reflected at 55.6 degree from a window is completely polarized.
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Medium
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n
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Medium
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n
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Gasses at 0°C, I atm
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Solids at 20oc
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Air
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1.000293
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Diamond
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2.419
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Carbon dioxide
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1.00045
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Fluorite
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1.434
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Hydrogen
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1.000139
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Glass, crown
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1.52
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Oxygen
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1.000271
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Glass, flint
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1.66
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Liquids at 20°C
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Ice at 0°C
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1.309
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Benzene
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1.501
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Polystyrene
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1.49
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Carbon disulfide
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1.628
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Sodium chloride
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1.544
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Carbon tetrachloride
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1.461
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Quartz, crystalline
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1.544
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Ethanol
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1.361
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Quartz, fused
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1.458
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Water, fresh
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1.333
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Zircon
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1.923
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Glycerine
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1.473
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Part (a) What is the window's index of refraction?
Part (b) From what substance is the window likely made?