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A prism can have a maximum refracting angle of `(theta_C=`critical angle for the material of prism )

A

`60^@`

B

`theta_C`

C

`2 theta_C`

D

slightly less than `180^@`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Condition of no emergence from opposite face is
`Agt2 theta_C`
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