Total internal reflection occurs in an optical prism when light rays

PHYSICS
WAEC 2011

Total internal reflection occurs in an optical prism when light rays

  • A. travel from the prism into an optically denser medium
  • B. are incident in the prism at an angle greater than the critical angle
  • C. are incident normally in the prism
  • D. travel from the prism to the air

Correct Answer: B. are incident in the prism at an angle greater than the critical angle



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