The critical angle for total internal reflection at a glass-air interface is $42^\circ$. The refractive index of the glass is approximately:
A$1.33$
B$1.41$
C$1.49$
D$2.42$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. $1.49$
For total internal reflection at a denser-to-rarer interface, $\mu = \dfrac{1}{\sin C}$.
With $C = 42^\circ$, $\sin 42^\circ \approx 0.669$, so $\mu = 1/0.669 \approx 1.49$, which matches typical crown glass.
**Option A is water and option D is diamond.**
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