The critical angle for a beam of light passing from water into air is 48.8°. This means that all light rays with an angle of incidence in the water that is greater than 48.8° will be

A) totally absorbed by the water.
B) totally reflected.
C) partially reflected and partially transmitted.
D) totally transmitted.


B

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