$A$ ray of light propagates from glass (refractive index $= 3/2$) to water (refractive index $= 4/3$). The value of the critical angle is:

  • A
    $\sin^{-1}(1/2)$
  • B
    $\sin^{-1}(\sqrt{8}/9)$
  • C
    $\sin^{-1}(8/9)$
  • D
    $\sin^{-1}(5/7)$

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