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A light waves travels from glass to water. The refractive index for glass and water are `3/2` and `4/3` respectively. The value of the critical angle will be

A

`sin^(-1)(1/2)`

B

`sin^(-1)(9/8)`

C

`sin^(-1)(8/9)`

D

`sin^(-1)(5/7)`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`3/2 sin C=4/3 sin 90`
`rArr C=sin^(-1)(8/9)`
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