Which of the following is not due to total internal reflection ?
- Working of optical fibre
- Difference between apparent and real depth of a pond
- Mirage on hot summer days
- Brilliance of diamond
Answer
(2) Difference between apparent and real depth of a pond
Solution
Optical fibres, mirage and the brilliance of diamond are all due to total internal reflection.
The difference between the apparent and real depth of a pond is due to simple refraction of light at the water–air surface (apparent depth = real depthn ).
Answer: (2)