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For total internal reflection to take place, the angle of incidence `i` and the refractive index `mu` of the medium must satisfy the inequality

A

`mu = sin c`

B

`mu = tan c`

C

`(1/mu) = sin c`

D

`(1/mu)= cos c`

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