An isosceles prism of angle $A=30^{\circ}$ has one of its surfaces silvered. Light rays falling at an angle of incidence $60^{\circ}$ on the other surface retrace their path after reflection from the silvered surface. The refractive index of the prism material is

  • A
    $1.414$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • C
    $1.732$
  • D
    $1.866$

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