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With the situation illistracted in 1 is it possible for the total internal reflection to take place?

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It is not possible for total internal reflection to take place in situation 1, as the angle of incidence (40 degrees) is less than the critical angle (48.5 degrees) for the material being used (presumably glass or water). Total internal reflection occurs when the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle.

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