A layer of water (n = 1.333) floats on carbon tetrachloride (n = 1.461) contained in an aquarium. To the nearest degree, what is the critical angle at the interface between the two liquids?
a. 88°
b. 78°
c. 66°
d. 58°
e. 43°
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