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Mention one difference between the reflection of light from a plane mirror and total internal reflection of light from a prism.

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When total internal reflection occurs from a prism, the entire incident light (100%) is reflected back into the denser medium. Whereas in ordinary reflection from a plane mirror, some light is refracted and absorbed so the reflection is partial.

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