NEETPhysicsGeometrical OpticsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is not due to total internal reflection ?
- AWorking of optical fibre
- Bdifference between apparent and real depth of a pond
- CMirage on hot summer days
- DBrilliance of diamond
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Correct answer: B
Difference between apparent and real depth of a pond is due to refraction. Other three are due to total internal reflection.
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