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The maximum value of refractive index of a prism which permits the transmission of light through it when the refracting angl e of the prism is `90^@,` is given by

A

`sqrt(3)`

B

`sqrt(2)`

C

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

D

`(3)/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`mu=cos((A)/(2))`, `mu=cos((90)/(2))`
`multsqrt(2)`, `mu_(max)gtsqrt(2)`
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