Can total internal reflection occur when light passes from air into water?

fromthepast · Jul 30, 2011

Does total internal reflection occur if the refraction of light is passing from air into water?

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tiny-tim · Jul 30, 2011

hi fromthepast!

no, total internal reflection is only when refraction is impossible …

from air to water, refracted light always bends closer to the normal, so refraction is always possible

Can total internal reflection occur when light passes from air into water?

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