Physics 5054 · O Level · Refraction of light

Refraction of light — practice question

A solid plastic cylinder is placed in a liquid with refractive index $1.4$. Light travelling in the plastic cylinder hits the inside surface at an angle of incidence of $70^\circ$. The light undergoes total internal reflection. Find the value of the critical angle in the plastic and the refractive index of the plastic.

  • Acritical angle greater than $70^\circ$; refractive index greater than $1.4$
  • Bcritical angle greater than $70^\circ$; refractive index less than $1.4$
  • Ccritical angle less than $70^\circ$; refractive index greater than $1.4$
  • Dcritical angle less than $70^\circ$; refractive index less than $1.4$

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