$A$ glass prism of refractive index $1.5$ is immersed in water (refractive index $4/3$) as shown in the figure. $A$ light beam incident normally on face $AB$ undergoes total internal reflection at face $BC$.

  • A
    $\sin \theta > 5/9$
  • B
    $\sin \theta > 1/3$
  • C
    $\sin \theta > 2/3$
  • D
    $\sin \theta > 8/9$

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