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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

A thin prism of refractive index 1.5 when placed in air deviates a light ray by a minimum angle of \( 5^{\circ} \). The angle of minimum deviation when it is immersed in oil of refractive index 1.25 is:

  1. A \( 2^{\circ} \)
  2. B \( 4^{\circ} \)
  3. C \( 5^{\circ} \)
  4. D \( 2.5^{\circ} \)
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(A) \( 2^{\circ} \)

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\( \delta_1 = (\mu_p - 1)A \) \( A = \frac{5^{\circ}}{1.5 - 1} = 10^{\circ} \) \( \delta_2 = \left( \frac{\mu_p}{\mu_o} - 1 \right) A \) \( \delta_2 = \left( \frac{1.5}{1.25} - 1 \right) 10^{\circ} = (1.2 - 1) 10^{\circ} = 2^{\circ} \)
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