STANDARD Physics Total Internal Reflection MCQ Question
For a total internal reflection, which of the following is correct?
Light travel from rarer to denser medium.
Light travel from denser to rarer medium.
Light travels in air only.
Light travels in water only.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In total internal reflection, light must travel from a denser medium to a rarer medium at an angle greater than the critical angle, ensuring that the light is completely reflected back into the denser medium.
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