Q120 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 2) · Physics

If the critical angle for total internal reflection from a medium to vacuum is 45°, then velocity of light in the medium is,

  • A
    1.5×108 m s-1
  • Correct answer
    B
    32×108 m s-1
  • C
    2×108 m s-1
  • D
    3×108 m s-1

Solution

Use the concept of critical angle in terms of the refractive index of a medium with respect to another medium, sinθC=1μ, 

⇒μ=1sinθC=1sin45°=1(1/2)=2, now we know that the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum and speed of light in a medium is called the refractive index of the medium, μ=cv⇒v=cμ=3×1082 m s-1. 

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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