Upon Reflection, Light Undergoes No Phase Change

question 57

Multiple Choice

Upon reflection, light undergoes no phase change:

• A) if the incident medium has the lower index of refraction.
• B) if the incident medium has the higher index of refraction.
• C) always.
• D) whenever the incident angle is less than the critical angle.

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