The Critical Angle for a Beam of Light Passing from Water

question 6

Multiple Choice

The critical angle for a beam of light passing from water into air is 48.8°. This means that all light rays with an angle of incidence greater than this angle will be

• A) absorbed.
• B) totally reflected.
• C) partially reflected and partially transmitted.
• D) totally transmitted.
• E) totally polarized.

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Definitions:

Dispersion

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Statistical Control

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Design Specifications

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