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Critical angle of glass is `theta_(1)` and that of water is `theta_(2)`. The critical angle for water and glass surface would be `(mu_(g)=3//2, mu_(w)=4//3)`

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Less than `theta_(2)`

B

Between `theta_(1)` and `theta_(2)`

C

Greater than `theta_(2)`

D

Greater than `theta_(1)`

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