$A$ thin prism of glass is placed in air and water successively. If $_a\mu _g = 3/2$ and $_a\mu _w = 4/3$,then the ratio of the deviation produced by the prism for a small angle of incidence when placed in air and water is

  • A
    $9 : 8$
  • B
    $4 : 3$
  • C
    $3 : 4$
  • D
    $4 : 1$

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