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A green light is incident from the water to the air - water interface at the critical angle `(theta)`. Select the correct statement.

A

The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is more than that of green light will come out to the air medium.

B

The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at various angles to the normal.

C

The entire spectrum of visible light will come out of the water at an angle of 90º to the normal.

D

The spectrum of visible light whose frequency is less than that of green light will come out to the air medium.

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