TIR requires light travel from: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

TIR requires light travel from:
A. Any to vacuum
B. Air to glass
C. Glass to air
D. Water to glass
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
TIR: denser→rarer medium AND incidence angle > critical angle. Glass to air satisfies first condition; angle must exceed θ_c. Memory aid: 'TIR: n₁>n₂ AND i>θ_c; direction matters'. Optics condition frequently tested in competitive exams.

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