Optics Question 976

Question: The velocity of light in a medium is half its velocity in air. If ray of light emerges from such a medium into air, the angle of incidence, at which it will be totally internally reflected, is

[Roorkee 1999]

Options:

A) 15o

B) 30o

C) 45o

D) 60o

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

μ=cvμ=cc/2=2

also for total internal reflection i>csinisincsini1μ

Hence isin1(1μ) or i30o



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