Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 102RCQ
Rays of light moving upward through water toward the water-air boundary at angles larger than 48° to the normal are totally reflected. No rays larger than 48° refract outside. How about the reverse? Is there an angle at which light rays in air meeting the air-water boundary will totally reflect? Or will some light be refracted at all angles?
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