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QJEEM14Ph5819: JEE Main 2014 Physics - Class 12 JEEM14Ph5819 Solution: A green light is incident from the water to the air - water…

A green light is incident from the water to the air - water interface at the critical angle (θ). Select the correct statement.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at an angle of 90∘ to the normal.
  • B The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is less than that of green light will come out to the air medium.
  • C The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is more than that of green light will come out to the air medium.
  • D The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at various angles to the normal.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

For critical angle θc,

sin⁡θc=1μ

For greater wavelength or lesser frequency μ is less.

JEE Main 2014 (Offline) Physics - Geometrical Optics Question 198 English Explanation

So, critical angle would be more, So, they will not suffer reflection and come out at angles less then 90∘.

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