The critical angle for light traveling from medium $(i)$ to medium $(ii)$ is $\theta$. If the speed of light in medium $(i)$ is $v$,then the speed of light in medium $(ii)$ is:

  • A
    $v(1 - \cos \theta)$
  • B
    $v/\sin \theta$
  • C
    $v/\cos \theta$
  • D
    $v(1 - \sin \theta)$

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