For total internal reflection to take place,the angle of incidence $i$ and the refractive index $\mu$ of the medium must satisfy the inequality

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sin i} < \mu$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sin i} > \mu$
  • C
    $\sin i < \mu$
  • D
    $\sin i > \mu$

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