As shown in the right figure, two refractive indices between a spherical surface are n, > n2. What happens when a parallel light beam crosses this spherical surface? A. It becomes a converging beam. B. It becomes a diverging beam. C. It remains a parallel beam. D. It is totally reflected.

As shown in the right figure, two refractive indices between a spherical surface are n, > n2. What happens when a parallel light beam crosses this spherical surface? A. It becomes a converging beam. B. It becomes a diverging beam. C. It remains a parallel beam. D. It is totally reflected.

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Chapter25: Reflection And Refraction Of Light

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As shown in the right figure, two refractive indices between a spherical
surface are n1 > n2. What happens when a parallel light beam crosses
this spherical surface?
A. It becomes a converging beam.
B. It becomes a diverging beam.
C. It remains a parallel beam.
D. It is totally reflected.

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