Total internal reflection of a ray of light is possible when the ($i_c$ = critical angle,$i$ = angle of incidence)

  • A
    Ray goes from denser medium to rarer medium and $i < i_c$
  • B
    Ray goes from denser medium to rarer medium and $i > i_c$
  • C
    Ray goes from rarer medium to denser medium and $i > i_c$
  • D
    Ray goes from rarer medium to denser medium and $i < i_c$

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