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A green light is incident from the water to the air - water interface at the critical angle `(theta)`. Select the correct statement.

A

The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at an angle of `90^circ` to the normal.

B

The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is less than that of green light will come out to the air medium.

C

The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is more than that of green light will come out to the air medium.

D

The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at various angles to the normal

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The correct Answer is:
B


For critical angle `theta_(c)`,
`sintheta_c=(1)/(mu)`
For greater wavelength or lesser frequency `mu` is less.
So, critical angle would be more. So, they will not suffer reflection and come out at angles less then `90^circ`.
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