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The refractive indices of three media 1,2 and 3 and `mu_(1),mu_(2) and mu_(3)` respectively `(mu_(1) gt mu_(2) gt mu_(3))`. Which of the following statements are correct?

A

Total internal reflection of light ray takes place when it travels from medium 3 to 1

B

The value of critical angle for refractive of light when it travels from medium 1 to 2 is less than that when it travels from medium 1 to 3

C

The value of critical angle for refraction of light when it travels from medium 1 to 2 is more than that when it travels from medium 1 to 3

D

The possibility of total internal reflection is more when light ray travels from medium 1 to 3 than when it travels from medium 1 to 2

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