The critical angle for a medium is $60^o$. The refractive index of the medium is:

  • A
    $2/\sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}/3$
  • C
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3}/2$

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