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The critical angle for total internal reflection in diamond is `24.5^(@)`. The refractive index of diamond is

A

2.41

B

1.41

C

2.59

D

1.59

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`mu = (1)/(sini_(c)) = (1)/(sin24.5^(@)) = 2.41`
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