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A triangular medium has varying refracting index n = n0 + ax, where x is the distance (in cm) along x– axis from origin and n0 = 4/3 . A ray is incident normally on face OA at the mid–point of OA. The range of a so that light does not escape through face AB when it falls first time on the face AB (OA = 4 cm, OB = 3 cm and AB = 5 cm) : ( Surrounding medium is air)

(A) a > 1/9

(B) a > 2/9

(C) a > 1/3

(D) of these

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option: (B) a > 2/9

Explanation:

Clearly, PM = 3/2 cm

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