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Chapter 26, Problem 49P

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CE A light beam undergoes total internal reflection at the interface between medium A, in which it propagates, and medium B, on the other side of the interface. Which medium has the greater index of refraction? Explain.

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Problem 49P

CE A light beam undergoes total internal reflection at the interface between medium A, in which it propagates, and medium B, on the other side of the interface. Which medium has the greater index of refraction? Explain.

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A light beam undergoes total internal reflection at the interface between medium A, in which it propagates, and medium B, on the other side of the interface.We need to determine which medium has a greater index of refraction in order for total internal reflection to occur.

We consider the principles involved when total internal reflection happens.

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