Q. Total internal reflection of a ray of light is possible when the $(i_{c} =$ critical angle, $i =$ angle of incidence)
A) Ray goes from denser medium to rarer medium and $i < i_{c}$
B) Ray goes from denser medium to rarer medium and $i > i_{c}$
C) Ray goes from rarer medium to denser medium and $i > i_{c}$
D) Ray goes from rarer medium to denser medium and $i < i_{c}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Ray goes from denser medium to rarer medium and $i > i_{c}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.