JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Ray optics and optical instruments
- JEE Mains 2026
- Medium
- MCQ
As shown in the diagram, when the incident ray is parallel to base of the prism, the emergent ray grazes along the second surface.

If refractive index of the material of prism is \(\sqrt{2}\), the angle \(\theta\) of prism is.
Pick an option to check your answer.
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) 60°
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation

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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