Total internal reflection

A. Can occur when light travels from lower index of refraction into higher index of refraction.
B. Can occur when light travels from higher index of refraction into lower index of refraction.
C. Can occur in any combination of indices of refraction.
D. Never occurs.


Ans: B. Can occur when light travels from higher index of refraction into lower index of refraction.

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