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Which of the following optical instruments uses the principle of total internal reflection to transmit high-resolution images of internal human organs?

A. Compound Microscope
B. Medical Endoscope✓ Correct Answer
C. Astronomical Telescope
D. Spectrometer

💡 Solution & Explanation

Medical endoscopes use optical fibers that work on the principle of total internal reflection to illuminate and image internal body cavities without significant light loss. Compound microscopes rely on refractive glass lenses to magnify mounted slide specimens.

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