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A parallel sides slab ABCD of refractive index 2 is sandwiched between two slabs of refractive indices 2 and 3. The minimum value of angle θ such that the ray PQ suffers total internal reflection at both the surfaces AB and CD is

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a

30o

b

75o

c

45o

d

60o

answer is C.

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For total internal reflection at surface AB, angle θ must be greater than or equal to the critical angle i1
given by

 sin i1=μ2μ1=22=12

which gives i1=45o
For total internal reflection at surface CD, angle θ must be greater than or equal to the critical angle i2 given by

sin i2=μ3μ1=32

which gives i2=60o.

Hence, for total internal reflection at both the surfaces AB and CD, the minimum value of θ=60o.

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