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JEE Advanced · Physics · 24. Ray Optics

A planar structure of length L and width W is made of two different optical media of refractive indices n1=1.5 and n2=1.44 as shown in figure. If L>>W, a ray entering from end AB will emerge from end CD only if the total internal reflection condition is met inside the structure. For L=9.6 m, if the incident angle θ is varied, the maximum time taken by a ray to exit the plane CD is t×10-9 s, where t is ____.
[Speed of light c=3×108 m/s]

  1. A 52
  2. B 50
  3. C 54
  4. D 56
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(B) 50

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For maximum time taken by a rat to exit, it must travel maximum distance.
So, for this, it should be incident at minimum possible angle i.e., θC at n1-n2 boundary.
Applying Snells' law at n1-n2 boundary
1.5sinθC=1.44 sin90°
sinθC=1.441.50=2425
sinθC=xd=2425
d=25x24
total length travel by light =2525×9.6=10 m as, xmax=L=9.6 m
t=SCn1=103×10n1.5t=distance travelledspeed of light in medium
=12×10-7=5×10-9 seconds
t=50 ns
t=50×10-9
Answer=50
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