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The speed of light in media `M_(1)` and `M_(2)` is `1.5xx10^(8)` m/s and `2.0xx10^(8)` m/s respectively. A ray of light enters from medium `M_(1)` to `M_(2)` at an incidence angle i. If the ray suffers total internalreflection the value of i is -

A

Equal to `sin^(-1)(2/3)`

B

Equal to or less than `sin^(-1)(3/5)`

C

Equal to or greater than `sin^(-1)(3/4)`

D

Less than `sin^(-1)(2/3)`

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