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If the critical angle for total internal reflection from a medium to vacuum is `30^(@)`, the velocity of light in the medium is

A

`3 xx 10^(8)` m/s

B

`1.5 xx 10^(8)` m/s

C

`6 xx 10^(8)` m/s

D

`sqrt(3) xx 10^(8)` m/s

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