What is the least radius through which an optical fiber of core diameter $0.05 \, mm$ may be bent (as shown in figure) without serious loss of light (in $, mm$)? The refractive index of the core is $1.6$ and that of cladding is $1.5$.

  • A
    $0.28$
  • B
    $0.58$
  • C
    $0.78$
  • D
    $1$

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