The critical angle for a beam

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The critical angle for a beam of light passing from water into air is 48.8 degrees. This means that all light
rays in water with an angle of incidence greater than this angle will be
totally reflected.
partially reflected and partially transmitted.
absorbed.
totally transmitted.
Transcribed Image Text:The critical angle for a beam of light passing from water into air is 48.8 degrees. This means that all light rays in water with an angle of incidence greater than this angle will be totally reflected. partially reflected and partially transmitted. absorbed. totally transmitted.
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