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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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Chapter 15: Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre - QUESTIONS [Page 778]

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Nootan Physics Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 15 Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre
QUESTIONS | Q 9. | Page 778
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