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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

The critical angle is maximum when light travels from

  1. A glass to air
  2. B air to water
  3. C air to glass
  4. D water to air
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(D) water to air

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\( \sin \theta_c = \frac{n_2}{n_1} \) For maximum \( \theta_c \), the ratio \( \frac{n_2}{n_1} \) must be maximum (where \( n_1 > n_2 \)). Using \( n_{air} \approx 1.00 \), \( n_{water} \approx 1.33 \), \( n_{glass} \approx 1.50 \): Water to air:…