If the critical angle for total internal reflection from a medium to vacuum is $30^{\circ}$,then the velocity of light in the medium is:

  • A
    $3 \times 10^{8} \ m/s$
  • B
    $1.5 \times 10^{8} \ m/s$
  • C
    $6 \times 10^{8} \ m/s$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3} \times 10^{8} \ m/s$

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