Question:

A point source S is placed at the bottom of a transparent block of height 10 mm and refractive index 2.72. It is immersed in a lower refractive index liquid as shown in the figure. It is found that the light emerging from the block to the liquid forms a circular bright spot of diameter 11.54 mm on the top of the block. The refractive index of the liquid is

Options :

  • (a) 1.21
  • (b) 1.30
  • (c) 1.36
  • (d) 1.42

Answer :

(c) 1.36

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