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Is the critical angle for a given interface greater for red light or for blue light? - Physics (Theory)

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Is the critical angle for a given interface greater for red light or for blue light?

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The critical angle for a given interface is greater for red light because the refractive index for red light is less than that for blue light. Since critical angle increases as refractive index decreases, it is greater for red light.

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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 10. | Page 778
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