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The critical angle for light going from medium X into medium Y is θ. The speed of light in medium X is ν. The speed of light in medium Y is

a
ν cos θ
b
ν/ cos θ
c
ν sin θ
d
ν / sin θ

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Clearly, x is denser medium. Now, sin⁡θsin⁡90∘=1 YμX=XμY=vv′orv′=vsin⁡θ

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