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For total internal reflection to take place, the angle of incidence `i` and the refractive index `mu` of the medium must satisfy the inequality

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`1/(sin i) lt mu`

B

`1/(sin i) gt mu`

C

`sin I lt mu`

D

`sin I gt mu`

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