Which of the following conditions is necessary for total internal reflection to occur?
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Which of the following conditions is necessary 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 only 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 is necessary for total internal reflection to occur?
Solution: Total internal reflection occurs only when light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium and the angle of incidence exceeds the critical angle.
