A light ray in glass () strikes the interface with air (). What is the critical angle for total internal reflection? ()

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: The critical angle formula is .
  2. Step 2: Substitute indices: .
  3. Step 3: Calculate angle: .
Answer
41.8^\circ.
Why not the others: '' assumes ; '' is the critical angle for water-to-air (); '' assumes .

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