The refractive index of water is $4/3$ and that of glass is $5/3$. What will be the critical angle for a ray of light entering water from glass?

  • A
    $\sin^{-1}(4/5)$
  • B
    $\sin^{-1}(5/4)$
  • C
    $\sin^{-1}(1/2)$
  • D
    $\sin^{-1}(2/1)$

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