Optics 2 Question 1
1. A transparent cube of side , made of a material of refractive index , is immersed in a liquid of refractive index . A ray is incident on the face at an angle (shown in the figure). Total internal reflection takes place at point on the face .
Then,
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 1. (c)
Solution:
- Key Idea The critical angle is defined as the angle of incidence that provides an angle of refraction of
.
For total internal reflection, angle of incidence
where,
Now, in given arrangement,
at point
For TIR at