A light ray falls on a square glass slab as shown in the diagram. The index of refraction of the glass, if total internal reflection is to occur at…
JEE Main 2013 — Physics Optics
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A light ray falls on a square glass slab as shown in the diagram. The index of refraction of the glass, if total internal reflection is to occur at the vertical face, is equal to :
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Held on 23 Apr 2013 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.
Options
A
2(2+1)
B
25
C
23
D
23
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Solution
At point A by Snell's law μ=sinrsin45∘⇒sinr=μ21 At point B, for total internal reflection, sini1=μ1
From figure, i1=90∘−r∴(sin90∘−r)=μ1⇒cosr=μ1 Now cosr=1−sin2r=1−2μ21=2μ22μ2−1 From eqs (ii) and (iii) μ1=2μ22μ2−1 Squaring both sides and then solving, we get μ=23
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