Total Internal Reflection Quiz
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What is total internal reflection (TIR)?

  • When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are absorbed by the second medium
  • When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are refracted into the second medium
  • When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are completely reflected back into the first medium (correct)
  • When waves arriving at the interface from one medium to another are scattered in different directions
  • In which scenario does total internal reflection occur?

  • When the first medium has a higher wave speed than the second medium
  • When the second medium has a higher wave speed than the first medium (correct)
  • When the refractive index of both media is the same
  • When the second medium has a lower wave speed than the first medium
  • What types of waves can exhibit total internal reflection?

  • Sound waves and water waves only
  • Electromagnetic waves and water waves only
  • Electromagnetic waves and sound waves only
  • Electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and water waves (correct)
  • When does total internal reflection tend to be described in terms of 'rays' rather than waves?

    <p>When the waves are capable of forming a narrow beam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of medium is the reflection tends to be described in terms of 'rays' rather than waves?

    <p>In a medium whose properties are independent of direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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