Free account: track your progress — Sign up free

JAMB Physics 2012 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Advertisement

I. Rays of light travel from a less dense medium to a denser medium. II. The Angle of incidence is greater than critical angle. III. Rays of light travel from a denser medium to a less dense medium. Which of the statements above are conditions for total internal reflection to occur?

  • A. I and II only
  • B. I and III only
  • C. II and III onlyCorrect
  • D. II only

Explanation

For total internal reflection: light must travel from a denser to a less dense medium (III), and the angle of incidence must exceed the critical angle (II).

Advertisement

Sign up free to unlock

  • Score tracking
  • Practice history
  • Saved questions
  • Progress dashboard
  • Personalized sessions
  • Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.