CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2023
The refractive index of the material of a prism is \( \sqrt{2} \) and angle of prism is \( 30^{\circ} \). One of the two refracting surface of the prism is made a mirror inwards, by silver coating at outer surface. A beam of monochromatic light entering the prism from the other face will retrace its path (after reflection from the silvered surface) if its angle of incidence on the prism is:
- A \( 30^{\circ} \)
- B \( 45^{\circ} \)
- C \( 60^{\circ} \)
- D zero
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \( 45^{\circ} \)
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Detailed explanation
For retrace path: \( r_2 = 0^{\circ} \) \( A = r_1 + r_2 \implies 30^{\circ} = r_1 + 0^{\circ} \implies r_1 = 30^{\circ} \) \( \sin(i_1) = \mu \sin(r_1) \) \( \sin(i_1) = \sqrt{2} \sin(30^{\circ}) \) \( \sin(i_1) = \sqrt{2} \cdot \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \)…
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