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The critical angle for a medium is `60^(@)` . The refractive index of the medium is

A

`(1)/(sqrt3)`

B

`sqrt((3)/(2))`

C

1

D

`sqrt3`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`mu= tan theta_(p) `
`= tan 60`
`=sqrt3`
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