Question
Define the phenomenon of total internal reflection.
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Answer
Total Internal Reflection : When the value of the angle of incidence in a denser medium is increased slightly beyond the critical angle, then the entire incident light is reflected.
According to the rules, it gets reflected and returns back to the denser medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection of light.
According to the rules, it gets reflected and returns back to the denser medium. This phenomenon is called total internal reflection of light.
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