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Internal reflection of light from the sun can occur if the light passes

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0%[A] from air to glass.
0%[B] from air to water
100%[C] from glass to air ( 1 voter )
0%[D] from water to glass
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When light transitions from a denser medium to a rarer medium, such as from glass to air, it can internally reflect. This phenomenon occurs due to the change in the refractive index at the interface. Total internal reflection is crucial in optics, used in fiber optics for efficient transmission of signals and in prisms for separating light into its components.

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  1. Total internal reflection of light occurs under specific conditions: when light transitions from a denser medium to a rarer medium. This can happen in scenarios like light moving from glass to air (Option C). The critical angle, where light bends to follow the interface rather than refracting out, determines this phenomenon. Understanding total internal reflection is vital in optics for applications like fiber optics and prisms, where it facilitates efficient signal transmission and spectral analysis respectively.

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