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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Ray optics and optical instruments
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As shown in the diagram, when the incident ray is parallel to base of the prism, the emergent ray grazes along the second surface.
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If refractive index of the material of prism is \(\sqrt{2}\), the angle \(\theta\) of prism is.

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(A) 60°

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For grazing emergence
\(\sin r_2=\frac{1}{\mu}\)
By Snell's Law at incident surface
\(1 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}=\sqrt{2} \sin r _1\)
\(r_1=30\)
\(r _1+ r _2= A\)
\(A=75\)
\(75+45+\theta=180^{\circ}\)
\(\theta=60^{\circ}\)
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