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JEE Advanced · Physics · 24. Ray Optics

A right-angled prism of refractive index μ 1 is placed in a rectangular block of refractive index μ 2 , which is surrounded by a medium of refractive index μ 3 , as shown in the figure. A ray of light e enters the rectangular block at normal incidence. Depending upon the relationships between μ1μ2 and μ3, it takes one of the four possible paths ef, eg, eh or ei.

Match the paths in List I with conditions of refractive indices in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I List II
A. ef P. μ 1 > 2 μ 2
B. eg Q. μ 2 > μ 1 and μ 2 > μ 3
C. eh R. μ 1 = μ 2
D. ei S. μ 2 < μ 1 < 2 μ 2 and μ 2 > μ 3

  1. A a-s;b-r;c-p;d-q;
  2. B a-q;b-s;c-r;d-p;
  3. C a-q;b-r;c-s;d-p;
  4. D a-s;b-r;c-p;d-q;
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Correct Answer

(C) a-q;b-r;c-s;d-p;

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

For ei 4 5 > θ c
sin  4 5 > sin  θ c
1 2 > μ 2 μ 1
μ 1 > 2 μ 2
For ef, an angle of refraction is lesser than the angle of incidence. So, μ 2 > μ 1 and then μ 2 > μ 3 .
For egμ1=μ2.
For eh, μ2<μ1<2μ2 and μ2>μ3.
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