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Standard XII

Physics

Propagation of Waves

If μ1 and ...

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If $μ_{1}$ and $μ_{2}$ are the refractive indices of the materials of core and cladding of an optical fibre, then the loss of light due to its leakage can be minimised by having

μ_{1} > μ_{2}

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μ_{1} < μ_{2}

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μ_{1} = μ_{2}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A $μ_{1} > μ_{2}$
The cladding is made of a material with a slightly lower index of refraction than the core. This difference in the indices causes total internal reflection to occur at the core-cladding boundary along the length of the fiber. Light is transmitted down the fiber and does not escape through the sides of the fiber.
So μ1>μ2 (Option A is correct)

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If μ1 and μ2 are the refractive indices of the materials of core and cladding of an optical fibre, then the loss of light due to its leakage can be minimised by having

If $μ_{1}$ and $μ_{2}$ are the refractive indices of the materials of core and cladding of an optical fibre, then the loss of light due to its leakage can be minimised by having