5 Questions
What is total internal reflection (TIR)?
When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are completely reflected back into the first medium
In which scenario does total internal reflection occur?
When the second medium has a higher wave speed than the first medium
What types of waves can exhibit total internal reflection?
Electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and water waves
When does total internal reflection tend to be described in terms of 'rays' rather than waves?
When the waves are capable of forming a narrow beam
In what type of medium is the reflection tends to be described in terms of 'rays' rather than waves?
In a medium whose properties are independent of direction
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