Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur?
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Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur?
Light must travel from a denser to a rarer medium.
Light must travel from a rarer to a denser medium.
The angle of incidence must be less than the critical angle.
The angle of incidence must be equal to the critical angle.
Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle.
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Q: Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur?
Solution: Total internal reflection occurs when light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle.
