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The shining of a diamond is due to of light: a. reflection b. polarization c. total internal reflection d. refraction

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Chapter25: Geometric Optics

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Problem 23PE: At what minimum angle will you get total internal reflection of light traveling in water and...

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a. reflection
b. polarization
c. total internal reflection
d. refraction

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