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Grade 10Mechanics

A point source of light is 82 cm below the surface of water. Find the diameter of the largest circle through which light can emerge out of water.

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9 Years agoGrade 10
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Profile image of GAGANDEEP SINGH
9 Years ago
Apply the concept of total internal reflection at the surface of water.The circle so formed is known as circle of illuminance.