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Reflection of Light and How Do We See

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Total internal reflection can occur when light passes from :

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a rarer to denser medium

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a denser to a rarer medium

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one medium to another of equal refractive index

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one medium to another of equal absorption coefficient

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The correct option is B a denser to a rarer medium
Total internal reflection can occur when light passes from a denser to a rarer medium.

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