A beam of light is emitted from a source that is submerged in a fluid with an index of refraction of 4.27. What minimum angle (in degrees) must the beam make with "normal" in order to achieve total reflection of the beam at the interface of the fluid surface and the air above?

A beam of light is emitted from a source that is submerged in a fluid with an index of refraction of 4.27. What minimum angle (in degrees) must the beam make with "normal" in order to achieve total reflection of the beam at the interface of the fluid surface and the air above?

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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