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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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Which of the following technological applications relies on total internal reflection?
Options
A Telescopes using large concave mirrors.
B Microscopes using multiple lenses.
C Fiber optics for transmitting light signals.
Correct Answer
D Diffraction gratings for separating light into colors.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 51 explicitly states: 'Optical fibers also depend on total internal reflection; they are therefore able to transmit light signals with very small losses.' Page 50 also mentions binoculars using total internal reflection for true 100% reflection.

Hint

Consider applications where light needs to be guided or reflected with high efficiency within a medium.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 45 of 947
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