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The angle of polarisation for any medium is `60^(@)` , what will be critical angle for this

A

`sin^(-1) sqrt3`

B

`tan^(-1) sqrt(3)`

C

`cos^(-1) sqrt3`

D

`sin^(-1) (1)/(sqrt3)`

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