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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Total Internal Reflection

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This physics department site provides a definition and explanation of the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Includes a diagram and an equation for calculating the critical angle for light approaching a surface.

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Concepts
angle of incidence, angle of refraction, fiber optics, light, refraction
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Additional Tags
critical angle, internal reflection, light piping, optical fiber, total internal reflection, hyperphysics, tir, fiber optic
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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