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A triangular prism of glass is shown in figure. A ray incident normally on one face is totally reflected. If `theta` is `45^(@)`, the index of refraction of glass is :

A

Less than `sqrt(2)`

B

Equal to `sqrt(2)`

C

Greater than `sqrt(2)`

D

None of the above

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