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The angle of deviation (δ) vs angle of incidence (i) is plotted for a prism. Pick up the correct statements. 

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a

The angle of prism is 60°

b

The curve of  'δ ' vs 'i'  is parabolic

c

For deviation to be 65°, the angle of incidence i1 = 55°

d

The refractive index of the prism is n=3

answer is A, B, C.

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Detailed Solution

Minimum deviation = 60° for minimum deviation 2i–A = 60°  
2×60A=60A=60;1sin60=μsin30 μ=3 i1+i2A=d  i1+70A=650
i1 = 55° this curve is not symmetric in nature, So this is not a parabola.

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