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Reflection of Light and How Do We See

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It is possible to observe total internal reflection when a ray travels from :

A

Air into water

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Air into glass

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Water into glass

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Glass into water

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Solution

The correct option is C Glass into water
Total internal reflection is possible when light travels from denser medium to rarer medium. Among the given options, the condition for total internal reflection is fulfilled when light travels from glass to water.

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