For which of the following pairs of indices of refraction will the critical angle at…

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For which of the following pairs of indices of refraction will the critical angle at their interface be the greatest? (a) n1=2.42,  n2=1.00n_1=2.42,\; n_2=1.00 (b) n1=1.33,  n2=1.00n_1=1.33,\; n_2=1.00 (c) n1=1.52,  n2=1.33n_1=1.52,\; n_2=1.33 (d) n1=1.50,  n2=1.00n_1=1.50,\; n_2=1.00

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