Question

Consider the following statement:

The principle of total internal reflection is applicable to explain the

1. Formation of mirage in desert.

2. Formation of image in microscope.

3. Colour of evening sky. a

4. Operation of optical fibres.

Which of the statement given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 4

(b) 3 and 4

(c) 2 and 3

(d) 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is: (a) 1 and 4

Explanation:

The principle of total internal reflection is applicable to explain the formation of image in desert and operation of optical fibres. The formation of image in microscope and colour of evening sky are based on refraction of light.