Which of the following pairs of media has the least value of critical angle?

Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Ray Optics & Optical Instruments

1. Glass to air
2. Glass to water
3. Diamond to water
4. Diamond to air

Answer

(D) Diamond to air

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