If N_water = 1

question 71

Multiple Choice

If n_water = 1.33 and n_glass = 1.50, then total internal reflection at an interface between this glass and water:

• A)occurs whenever the light goes from glass to water
• B)occurs whenever the light goes from water to glass
• C)may occur when the light goes from glass to water
• D)may occur when the light goes from water to glass
• E)can never occur at this interface

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