$A$ diver in a swimming pool wants to signal his distress to a person lying on the edge of the pool by flashing his waterproof flashlight. In which direction should he direct the beam?
- AHe must direct the beam vertically upwards.
- BHe has to direct the beam horizontally.
- CHe has to direct the beam at an angle to the vertical which is slightly less than the critical angle of incidence for total internal reflection.
- DHe has to direct the beam at an angle to the vertical which is slightly more than the critical angle of incidence for total internal reflection.
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