alleryA water-air ray is 35° to the surface. Critical angle=48°. What follows?
ANormal transmission
BRefraction into air
CTotal internal reflection
DRefraction along the surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Total internal reflection
The angle to the normal is 55°, which exceeds the 48° critical angle and therefore produces TIR.
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