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Name the phenomenon which enables an empty test tube placed inside water shine like a mirror.
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The phenomenon is total internal reflection
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Chapter 2: Light - Exercise 2.1 i [Page 88]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Light
Exercise 2.1 i | Q 6 | Page 88

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