TIR · VIRTUAL OPTICS LAB

Total Internal Reflection · interactive simulation

Interactive Quiz

Eight questions on Total Internal Reflection. Pick an answer for each, then submit.

Q1.Total Internal Reflection occurs only when light travels from:
Q2.The critical angle for a medium of refractive index μ is given by:
Q3.For glass with μ = 1.5, the critical angle is approximately:
Q4.Which property of diamond makes it sparkle so brightly?
Q5.Mirages on a hot road are caused by:
Q6.In an optical fibre, TIR takes place at the boundary between:
Q7.A 45°-90°-45° prism used as a totally reflecting prism deviates light by:
Q8.Which colour of light has the smallest critical angle when passing from glass to air?
Answer all 8 questions to submit.