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Question
Mention one difference between reflection of light from a plane mirror and total internal reflection of light from a prism.
Solution
| Reflection of light from a plane mirror | Total internal reflection of light from a prism |
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A prism that experiences total internal reflection returns 100% of the incident light back into the denser medium. |
Ordinary reflection from a plane mirror is partial because some light is absorbed or refracted. |
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