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Light travels from diamond to glass, glass to water and water to all. In this context when does total internal reflection may take place?
$1$ . When light travels from diamond to glass
$2$ . When light travels from glass to water
$3$ . When light travels from water to air
Select the correct answer from the codes given.

A

$2$ and $3$ only

B

$1$ and $2$ only

C

$1, 2$ and $3$

D

$1$ and $3$ only

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Correct option is C)

Refractive index is of the order :
diamond > glass > water > air
All are moving from denser to rarer medium. Hence, its necessary condition.

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