TOTAL INTERNAL REFRACTION Flashcards

1
Q

What form of information transfer makes use of TIR?

A

Optic fibres.

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2
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two uses for optic fibre….

A
  1. endoscopes

2. High-speed internet.

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3
Q

what condition relating to the incidence angle must occur for TIR

A

THE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE MUST BE GREATER THAN THE CRITICAL ANGLE!!!!!!

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4
Q

What is the critical angle?

A

The angle that is refracted

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