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The speed of light in media M1 and M2 is 1.5×108 m/s and 2.0×108 m/s respectively. A ray of light enters from medium M1 to M2 at an incidence angle i. If the ray suffers total internal reflection, the value of i is

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equal to or less than sin1(35)
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less than sin1(23)
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equal to sin1(23)
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equal to or greater than sin1(34)
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Solution

The correct option is D equal to or greater than sin1(34)
The refractive index of medium 1 w.r.t medium 2 will be,

μ=v2v1 ​ ​

Thus, μ=2×1081.5×108=43

Now, for the ray to suffer total internal reflection,

sinisinc=1μ

sini34

isin1(34)

Hence, (C) is the correct answer.

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