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The critical angle `i_(C)` is given by [`mu` is the refractive index of optically denser medium with respect to air ]

A

`i_(c) = sin^(-1)(mu)`

B

`i_(c) = sin^(-1)((1)/(mu))`

C

`i_(c) = (1)/(2) sin^(-1)(mu)`

D

`i_(c) = 2 sin^(-1)((1)/(mu))`

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