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Question
State two differences between normal reflection and total internal reflection.
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Solution
| Reflection | Total Internal Reflection |
| Takes place in any medium, denser or rarer. | Takes place only in a denser medium. |
| Takes place for any angle of incidence. | Takes place only when the angle of incidence is greater than critical angle. |
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