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Usually light would traverse only in straight line. So we cannot expect the light to bend. So we cannot send light through a wound pipe. But if we have total internal reflection phenomenon to take place within the wound pipe then definitely light would easily travel in the spiral path. This technique is used in optical fibre communication cables. Hence in case of key hole surgery, we can send light in all curved path and light the inner parts and inturn we can photo graph with a tiny camera and seen on a monitor as a video movie.

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Where do rainbows appear?

Rainbows appear when sunlight is refracted, reflected, and dispersed in raindrops in the atmosphere. They are most commonly seen after a rain shower when the sun is shining. Look for rainbows in the direction opposite the sun.


How do diamonds reflect lights?

Diamonds naturally have a very high refractive index: 2.4, and the facets cut into the stone by the diamond cutter are positioned at angles meant to increase the refraction of any light shone on the stone.


Principle of light of a periscope use to work?

The principle behind a periscope is the reflection of light at two or more angles using mirrors to allow an observer to see objects that are not in their direct line of sight. The light enters one end of the periscope, reflects off the mirrors inside, and exits the other end, allowing the observer to see around obstacles or over barriers. This principle is based on the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.


How can rainbows be seen only when the sun is behind the observer?

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Why are rainbows formed?

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What is an example of toal internal reflection?

periscope is an example of total internal reflection.


How will you demonstrate total internal reflection?

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What are the uses of TIR?

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What are 5 practical uses of total internal reflection?

Optical fibers use total internal reflection to guide light signals for telecommunications and internet connectivity. Reflecting prisms in binoculars and periscopes use total internal reflection to redirect light without losing brightness. Reflecting mirrors in digital projectors use total internal reflection to display images onto a screen. Diamond gemstones sparkle due to total internal reflection within the stone. Some sensors and detectors employ total internal reflection to detect changes in the refractive index or presence of substances.


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What do optical fibers rely on?

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Do concave lenses have total internal reflection?

No, concave lenses do not exhibit total internal reflection. Total internal reflection occurs when light traveling through a medium encounters a boundary with a lower refractive index at an angle greater than the critical angle. Concave lenses are designed to converge light rays, whereas total internal reflection typically occurs at interfaces like air-water or glass-air.


When is total internal reflection used in real life?

Total internal reflection is used in fiber optic communication systems, where light signals are transmitted through optical fibers by reflecting off the inner walls due to total internal reflection. It is also used in prism-based devices like binoculars and periscopes to redirect light and form images. Additionally, total internal reflection is utilized in diamond jewelry to enhance its brilliance and sparkle.


Can total internal reflection occur in iron substances?

Total internal reflection typically occurs in materials with a higher refractive index than air, such as glass or water. Iron, being a metal, has a lower refractive index than air, so total internal reflection is not likely to occur in iron substances.