The index of refraction of on medium is n(low) = 1.6 and the index of refraction of an adjoining (neighboring) medium is n(high)=2.5. Total internal reflection of light is found to occur at the boundary of these two mediums (no light is transmitted from one to the other). What is the critical angle of this system? For total internal reflection to occur, should the angle be larger or smaller than this value? Or can it only be at this angle? Within which medium must the light originate for total internal reflection to occur? AKA who thin which medium can the light be totally internally reflected and not transmitted? -n(high) -n(low) -It doesn’t matter -not enough information
Refraction of Light
Refraction is a change in the direction of light rays when they travel from one medium to another. It is the bending of light when it goes through different media.
Angle of Refraction
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Index of Refraction of Diamond
Diamond, the world’s hardest naturally occurring material and mineral known, is a solid form of the element carbon. The atoms are arranged in a crystal structure called diamond cubic. They exist in a huge variety of colours. Also, they are one of the best conductors of heat and have a very high melting point.
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