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In total internal reflection, when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle for the pair of media in contact, what will be the angle of refraction? - Physics (Theory)

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In total internal reflection, when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle for the pair of media in contact, what will be the angle of refraction?

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When light passes from a denser to a rarer medium and the angle of incidence equals the critical angle, the angle of refraction is 90°. The refracted ray travels along the interface of the two media.

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Chapter 15: Refraction of Light at a Plane Interface : Total Internal Reflection : Optical Fibre - QUESTIONS [Page 783]

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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 13. | Page 783
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