The refractive indices of the material of the prism and the liquid are $1.56$ and $1.32$ respectively. Find the value of $\theta$ for total internal reflection at the interface.

  • A
    $\sin \theta \ge \frac{13}{11}$
  • B
    $\sin \theta \ge \frac{11}{13}$
  • C
    $\sin \theta \ge \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • D
    $\sin \theta \ge \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

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