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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The critical angle for water is 49°. If the ray of light strikes the upper surface of a pond at an angle of incidence of 45°, will it be totally internally reflected?

OpenStudy (ipwnbunnies):

I don't think TIR will occur. TIR will only occur at the critical angle and beyond, to virtually 90 degrees, parallel to the water.

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