JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Ray optics and optical instruments
- JEE Mains 2026
- Easy
- MCQ
A prism of angle \(75^{\circ}\) and refractive index \(\sqrt{3}\) is coated with thin film of refractive index 1.5 only at the back exit surface. To have total internal reflection at the back exit surface the incident angle must be ___________ .
\(\left(\sin 15^{\circ}=0.25\right.\) and \(\left.\sin 25^{\circ}=0.43\right)\)
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Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) \(>25^{\circ}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation

\(r_1+r_2=75^{\circ}\)
For T I R at back surface
\(\sqrt{3} \sin r_2=\frac{3}{2} \sin 90^{\circ}\)
\(r_2 \geq 60^{\circ}\)
\(r_1 \leq 15^{\circ}\)
\(1 \sin i=\sqrt{3} \sin 15^{\circ}\)
\(\sin i =1.73 \times .25\)
\(\sin i =.433\)
\(i=25^{\circ} \Rightarrow i<25^{\circ}\)
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