Fig. shows a point source P inside a water container. Three rays A, B and C starting from the source P are shown up to the water surface.
Fig. shows a point source P inside a water container. Three rays A, B and C starting from the source P are shown up to the water surface.

(a) Show in the diagram, the path of these rays after striking the water surface. The critical angle for water-air surface is 48°.

(b) Name the phenomenon which the rays A, B and C exhibit.

Solution :

(a)

(b) Rays A and B demonstrate the phenomenon of ‘light refraction.’

(c) Ray C demonstrates the occurrence of “complete internal reflection.”