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Total internal reflection of light is possible when light enters from

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air to glass

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vacuum to air

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air to water

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D

water to air

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Solution

The correct option is D
water to air

For total internal reflection light must travel from denser medium to rarer medium.

It will take place only when the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle.

Hence, the correct option is 'D'

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