Critical angle of glass is θ1 and that of water is θ2. The critical angle for water and glass surface would be (μg=3/2,μw=4/3).
A
Less than θ2
B
Between θ1 and θ2
C
Greater than θ2
D
Less than θ1
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is C)
sinθ1=μg1 and sinθ2=μw1 Since μg>μw,θ1<θ2 Critical angle θ between glass and water will be given by sinθ=μgμw or θ>θ2 Note: Critical angle increases as the relative refractive index is decreased.