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Assertion : The refractive index of diamond is `sqrt(6)` and that of liquid is `sqrt(3)` . If the light travels from diamond to the liquid, it will totally reflected when the angle of incidence is `30^(@)`.
Reason : `mu=1/(sin C)`, where `mu` is the refractive index of diamond with respect to liquid.

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If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided in the question. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that the refractive index of diamond is \( \sqrt{6} \) and that of the liquid is \( \sqrt{3} \). We need to determine if total internal reflection (TIR) occurs when light travels from diamond to the liquid at an angle of incidence of \( 30^\circ \). ### Step 2: Calculate the Critical Angle To find the critical angle \( \theta_c \) for total internal reflection, we use the formula: \[ \sin \theta_c = \frac{n_2}{n_1} \] where \( n_1 \) is the refractive index of diamond and \( n_2 \) is the refractive index of the liquid. Substituting the values: \[ n_1 = \sqrt{6}, \quad n_2 = \sqrt{3} \] \[ \sin \theta_c = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{6}} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{\sqrt{2 \cdot 3}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \] Thus, the critical angle \( \theta_c \) can be calculated as: \[ \theta_c = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) = 45^\circ \] ### Step 3: Compare the Angle of Incidence with the Critical Angle The angle of incidence given is \( 30^\circ \). Since \( 30^\circ < 45^\circ \), the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle. ### Step 4: Conclusion on the Assertion Since the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle, total internal reflection will not occur. Therefore, the assertion is **false**. ### Step 5: Analyzing the Reason The reason states that \( \mu = \frac{1}{\sin C} \), where \( \mu \) is the refractive index of diamond with respect to the liquid. This is a correct statement, as it relates the refractive indices and the critical angle. ### Final Conclusion - The assertion is **false**. - The reason is **true**. Thus, the correct answer is that the assertion is false, and the reason is true. ---

To solve the problem, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided in the question. ### Step 1: Understanding the Assertion The assertion states that the refractive index of diamond is \( \sqrt{6} \) and that of the liquid is \( \sqrt{3} \). We need to determine if total internal reflection (TIR) occurs when light travels from diamond to the liquid at an angle of incidence of \( 30^\circ \). ### Step 2: Calculate the Critical Angle To find the critical angle \( \theta_c \) for total internal reflection, we use the formula: \[ ...
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