Glass-air critical angle is 40°. At incidence 39°, light
AIs totally internally reflected
BIs completely absorbed
CPartly refracts into air
DTravels along the interface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Partly refracts into air
Incidence below the critical angle allows partial transmission into air along with internal reflection.
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