Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

The extraordinary sparkling of an appropriately cut diamond is due to

Options:

dispersion

polarisation

low refractive index

Total internal reflection

Correct Answer:

Total internal reflection

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Total internal reflection

Diamonds have a very high refractive index ($\approx 2.42$). When light enters, it undergoes multiple total internal reflections inside the diamond before emerging, causing extraordinary brilliance and sparkling.

Correct option: Total internal reflection