The ratio of the angle of minimum deviation of a prism in air to that when it is dipped in water is (given $_a\mu_g = 3/2$ and $_a\mu_w = 4/3$).

  • A
    $1/8$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $3/4$
  • D
    $1/4$

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