For a light ray to undergo total internal reflection ($i =$ angle of incidence,$i_c =$ critical angle):

  • A
    light travels from denser to rarer medium and $i < i_c$.
  • B
    light travels from rarer to denser medium and $i < i_c$.
  • C
    light travels from denser to rarer medium and $i > i_c$.
  • D
    light travels from rarer to denser medium and $i > i_c$.

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