A ray of ligth travels from on optically denser to a rarer medium. The critical angle for the two media is c. The maximum possible deviation of the ray will be–
A
2c
B
– c
C
π – c
D
π – 2c
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
δ = 180º – (90º + C)
δ = 90º – C
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