MCQ
The critical angle for diamond (refractive index $=2$ ) is
  • A
    About $20^{\circ}$
  • B
    $60^{\circ}$
  • C
    $45^{\circ}$
  • $30^{\circ}$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$30^{\circ}$
$\mu=\frac{1}{\sin C} \Rightarrow C=\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)=30^{\circ}$

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