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A ray of light falls on an equilateral prism ABC as shown. Face AC of the prism is polished.

What is the refractive index `mu` of the material of the prims so that when the ray falls on face BC (after reflecting from AC) it makes an angle `60^(@)` with it.?

A

`sqrt(3)`

B

`sqrt(2)`

C

2

D

1.5

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