KCET2012PhysicsRay Optics
A point source of light is kept below the surface of water (n_ w =4 / 3 ) at a depth of 7 ~m . The radius of the circular bright patch of light noticed on the surface of water is
Options
- A7 ~m
- B3 7 ~m
- C3 ~m
- D7 3 ~m
Correct answer
C. 3 ~m
Step-by-step solution
When the ray of light is incident from water-air interface at critical angle ( _ c ) , the refracted ray becomes parallel to the interface. Hence, the radius of the circular bright patch of light noticed on the surface of water is given by aligned R &= h _ c &= 7 _ c _ c = 7 1 / 1- 1 ² = 7 ²-1 =3 ~m aligned