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Chromatic aberration is the result of
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straight ray propagation.
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the paraxial ray approximation.
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total internal reflection.
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dispersion.
2. What is meant by 'total internal reflection'? State two essential conditions for
internal reflection to take place. Illustrate an application of total internal
reflection:
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Rare medium(n1)
Denser medium(n2)
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C. the faster light moves in the medium.
D. the higher the chances of total internal reflection.
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