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The velocity of light through media 'A' and 'B' are V and 2V, respectively. The value of sin C is ______ [where 'C' is the critical angle].

A

`1/(2)`

B

`1/(3)`

C

3

D

2

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To find the value of sin C (where C is the critical angle) given the velocities of light in two media A and B, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between velocity and refractive index The refractive index (μ) of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum (c) to the speed of light in that medium (v). It can also be expressed as: \[ \mu = \frac{v_b}{v_a} \] where \( v_a \) is the velocity of light in medium A and \( v_b \) is the velocity of light in medium B. ### Step 2: Assign the given velocities From the question, we know: - Velocity in medium A, \( v_a = V \) - Velocity in medium B, \( v_b = 2V \) ### Step 3: Calculate the refractive index Using the velocities assigned: \[ \mu = \frac{v_b}{v_a} = \frac{2V}{V} = 2 \] ### Step 4: Relate the refractive index to the critical angle The critical angle (C) can be found using Snell's law, which states: \[ \mu = \frac{1}{\sin C} \] From our calculation, we have: \[ 2 = \frac{1}{\sin C} \] ### Step 5: Solve for sin C Rearranging the equation gives: \[ \sin C = \frac{1}{2} \] ### Final Answer Thus, the value of sin C is: \[ \sin C = \frac{1}{2} \] ---

To find the value of sin C (where C is the critical angle) given the velocities of light in two media A and B, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between velocity and refractive index The refractive index (μ) of a medium is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum (c) to the speed of light in that medium (v). It can also be expressed as: \[ \mu = \frac{v_b}{v_a} \] where \( v_a \) is the velocity of light in medium A and \( v_b \) is the velocity of light in medium B. ...
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