The critical angle of light going from medium $x$ to medium $y$ is $\theta$. The speed of light in medium $x$ is $v$. The speed of light in medium $y$ is:

  • A
    $v (1 - \cos \theta)$
  • B
    $v / \sin \theta$
  • C
    $v / \cos \theta$
  • D
    $v \cos \theta$

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