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A prism having refractive index `sqrt(2)` and refracting angle `30^(@)`, has one of the refracting surfaces polished. A beam of monochromatic light incident on the other refracting surface will retrace its path if the angle of incidence is

A

`0^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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