Light that has been traveling in a medium with an index of refraction n₂ is incident on the boundary surface of another medium with an index of refraction n₁.Given a sufficient angle of incidence,which of the following conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur? A)n₁ n₂ C)n₁ = n₂ D)Any of these may be correct. E)None of these is correct.

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Light that has been traveling in a medium with an index of refraction n₂ is incident on the boundary surface of another medium with an index of refraction n₁.Given a sufficient angle of incidence,which of the following conditions must be satisfied for total internal reflection to occur? A)n₁ < n₂ B)n₁ > n₂ C)n₁ = n₂ D)Any of these may be correct. E)None of these is correct.

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The Answer is A

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