NEET Physics Reflection Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Total internal reflection can occur when light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium. | Reason (R): Total internal reflection happens when the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from a denser to a rarer medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle. This aligns with the assertion and reason provided.
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