KVPY2010PhysicsRay Optics
Three trparent media of refractive indices ₁, ₂, ₃ respectively, are stacked as shown. A ray of light follows the path shown. No light enters the third medium. Then-
Options
- A₁ < ₂ < ₃
- B₂ < ₁ < ₃
- C₁ < ₃ < ₂
- D₃ < ₁ < ₂
Correct answer
D. ₃ < ₁ < ₂
Step-by-step solution
At first incidence light is deviated towards the normal therefore ₂> ₁ . Also at second incidence TIR takes place therefore ₂> ₃ , also ₁> ₃ because for the same angle in medium ₂ , angle in ₁ medium is less. ₃ < ₁ < ₂