It is found that all electro-magnetic signals sent from A towards B reach point C inside the glass sphere, as shown in fig. The speed of electromagnetic signals in glass cannot be
A
1.0×108ms−1
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B
2.4×108ms−1
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C
2×107ms−1
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D
4×107ms−1
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Solution
The correct option is A2.4×108ms−1 For the electromagnetic signals to not refract outside the sphere, refractive index must be greater than critical refractive index for total internal reflection, i.e., μ>μcr=1sini