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A prismatic periscope uses isosceles right angled glass prism. These prisms are based on the phenomenon of:

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A prismatic periscope uses isosceles right angled glass prism. These prisms are based on the phenomenon of:

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  • reflection of light

  • refraction of light

  • dispersion of light

  • total internal reflection of light

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Solution

Total internal reflection of light

Explanation:

The prisms in a prismatic periscope reflect light by total internal reflection. This gives a bright image and turns the light through the required angle.

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Chapter 4: Refraction of Light - EXERCISE-2 [Page 85]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Refraction of Light
EXERCISE-2 | Q 14. | Page 85
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