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Does critical angle depend upon the colour (wavelength) of light used? - Physics (Theory)

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Does critical angle depend upon the colour (wavelength) of light used?

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Yes, the critical angle depends on the wavelength (colour) of light because the refractive index varies with wavelength. As wavelength increases, refractive index decreases, so the critical angle increases with wavelength. Thus, different colours have different critical angles.

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अध्याय 15: Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre - QUESTIONS [पृष्ठ ७७८]

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अध्याय 15 Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre
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