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Light reflected at 62.5° from a gemstone in a ring is completely polarized. Can the gem be a diamond?

(a) Yes
(b) No

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Final answer:

Light reflected at 62.5° from a gemstone in a ring is completely polarized. The gem cannot be a diamond.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phenomenon described in the question is known as polarization by reflection. When light is reflected at a specific angle from a surface, the reflected light becomes completely polarized. In the case of the gemstone in the ring, if the reflected light is completely polarized, it indicates that the gem is not a diamond. Diamonds do not exhibit complete polarization of light at any angle of reflection.

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