Calculate the critical angle for a glass-air surface,if a ray of light incident in air on the glass surface is deviated by $15^{\circ}$ when the angle of incidence is $45^{\circ}$. (in $^{\circ}$)

  • A
    $45$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $42$

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