In the figure shown,for an angle of incidence $i$ at the top surface,the minimum refractive index $\mu$ needed for total internal reflection at the vertical surface will be

  • A
    $\sin(i)$
  • B
    $\cot(i)$
  • C
    $\sqrt{1 + \sin^2(i)}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{1 + \cot^2(i)}$

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