Unpolarised light incident on a water surface

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


n1/n2 = (sinθ2)/(sinθ1) = v2/v1

The Attempt at a Solution


Moving from a lower refractive index to a higher refractive index. ( Lower density to higher density means faster speed to slower speed)

The answer is answer B, I don't understand why.
 

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