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Which of the following statement is `//` are correct about the refraction of light from a plane surface when light rays is incident in denser medium. `[` C is critical angle `]`

A

The maximum angle of deviation during refraction is `(pi//2)-C`, it will be at angle of incidence C

B

The maximum angle of deviation for all angles of incidence is `pi-2C`, when angle of incidence is slightly greater than C

C

If angle of incidence is less than C, then deviation increases if angle of incidence ia also inicreased

D

If angle of incidence is greater than C, then angle of deviation decreases if angle of incidence is increased

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To solve the question regarding the refraction of light from a plane surface when light rays are incident in a denser medium, we need to analyze the statements provided and determine their correctness based on the principles of optics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Refraction**: - Refraction occurs when light passes from one medium to another, causing a change in its speed and direction. When light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends away from the normal. 2. **Critical Angle (C)**: - The critical angle (C) is defined as the angle of incidence above which total internal reflection occurs. It can be calculated using Snell's Law: \[ n_1 \sin(i) = n_2 \sin(r) \] where \( n_1 \) is the refractive index of the denser medium, \( n_2 \) is the refractive index of the rarer medium, \( i \) is the angle of incidence, and \( r \) is the angle of refraction. At the critical angle, \( r = 90^\circ \). 3. **Maximum Angle of Deviation**: - The maximum angle of deviation (Δ) during refraction when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle is given by: \[ \Delta = \frac{\pi}{2} - C \] - This means that as the angle of incidence approaches the critical angle, the angle of refraction approaches 90 degrees, leading to maximum deviation. 4. **Behavior of Deviation with Angle of Incidence**: - If the angle of incidence is less than the critical angle (C), the angle of deviation increases as the angle of incidence increases. - If the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle (C), the angle of deviation decreases as the angle of incidence increases. 5. **Statements Evaluation**: - **Statement A**: The maximum angle of deviation during refraction is \( \frac{\pi}{2} - C \) when the angle of incidence is equal to the critical angle. **(Correct)** - **Statement B**: The maximum angle of deviation for all angles of incidence is \( \pi - 2C \) when the angle of incidence is slightly greater than C. **(Correct)** - **Statement C**: If the angle of incidence is less than C, then the deviation increases as the angle of incidence increases. **(Correct)** - **Statement D**: If the angle of incidence is greater than C, then the angle of deviation decreases as the angle of incidence increases. **(Correct)** 6. **Conclusion**: - All statements (A, B, C, and D) regarding the refraction of light from a plane surface when light rays are incident in a denser medium are correct. ### Final Answer: All statements A, B, C, and D are correct. ---

To solve the question regarding the refraction of light from a plane surface when light rays are incident in a denser medium, we need to analyze the statements provided and determine their correctness based on the principles of optics. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Refraction**: - Refraction occurs when light passes from one medium to another, causing a change in its speed and direction. When light travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it bends away from the normal. 2. **Critical Angle (C)**: ...
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