Physics
The critical angle for the glass-air interface is:
- 24°
- 48°
- 42°
- 45°
Refraction Plane Surfaces
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Answer
42°
Reason — For glass,
refractive index =
∴ sin C = =
As, sin 42° =
∴ C = 42°
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