Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

A right-angled prism of apex angle 4 and refractive index 1.5 is located in front of a vertical plane mirror as shown in figure. A horizontal ray of light is falling 0n the prism. Find the total deviation produced in the light ray as it emerges 2nd time from the prism. 

Question Image

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

8°CW

b

6° CW

c

180° CW

d

174° CW

answer is D.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Deviation produced by prism it δ1=(μ1)A=2CW

Angle of incidence for mirror is δ1, to deviation produced by the mirror is

δ2=π2δ1=176CW

Deviation produced by the prism for 2"d refraction is δ3=2ACW

Net deviation = 174° CW

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring