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COMEDK · Physics · 25. Ray Optics

An equilateral prism is kept in the minimum deviation position. If the angle of incidence of a monochromatic ray at a refracting face is \(49^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\), then the angle of minimum deviation of the ray will be

  1. A \(39^{\circ}\)
  2. B \(49^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\)
  3. C \(40^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\)
  4. D \(51^{\circ}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(39^{\circ}\)

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Given, \(i=49^{\circ} 30^{\prime}, A=60^{\circ}\) (equilateral prism) At minimum deviation position, angle of deviation is \(D=2 i-A=2\left(49^{\circ} 30^{\prime}\right)-60^{\circ}=99^{\circ}-60^{\circ}=39^{\circ}\)