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Question
PQ and PR are two light rays emerging from the object as shown in the figure below:
(i) What is the special name given to the angle of incidence (∠PQN) of ray PQ?
(ii) Copy the ray diagram and complete it to show the position of the image of the object P when seen obliquely from above.
(iii) Name the phenomenon that occurs if the angle of incidence ∠PQN is increased still further.
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Solution
(i) Critical angle
(ii)
(iii) Total internal reflection of light.
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