JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 9. Ray optics and optical instruments
The refractive index of the material of a glass prism is \(\sqrt{3}\). The angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of the prism. What is the angle of the prism?
- A \(60^{\circ}\)
- B \(58^{\circ}\)
- C \(48^{\circ}\)
- D \(50^{\circ}\)
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(A) \(60^{\circ}\)
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\(\mu=\frac{\sin \left(\frac{A+\delta_{\min }}{2}\right)}{\sin \frac{A}{2}}\) Given \(\delta_{\min }=\mathrm{A}\)…
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