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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. 

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a

174° CW

b

8°CW

c

180° CW

d

6° CW

answer is D.

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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

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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.