everyday science MCQ #49845

When light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium at a critical angle, the phenomenon that occurs is called:

everyday science MCQ #49845

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium at a critical angle, the phenomenon that occurs is called:

    • A) Partial reflection
    • B) Normal refraction
    • C) Total internal reflection
    • D) Dispersion

    Answer: Total internal reflection

    Explanation: Total internal reflection occurs when light travelling from a denser medium (e.g., glass or water) to a less dense medium (e.g., air) hits the boundary at an angle of incidence equal to or greater than the critical angle, so that no refracted ray exits.