(a) Write down a similar expression for aμg in terms of angle i and r.
(b) If angle r = 900, what is the corresponding angle i called?
(c) What is the physical significance of the angle i and part (b)?
Solution:
(a) aμg = sin r / sin i
(b) If the refractive angle r = 90 degrees, the corresponding angle of incidence I will be equal to the critical angle.
(c) If the angle of incidence is greater than the value of I determined in part, total internal reflection occurs (b)