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For the angle of minimum deviation of a prism to be equal to its refracting angle, the prism must be made of a material whose refractive index :

a
is less than 1
b
is greater than 2
c
lies between  2 and 1
d
lies between 2 and  2

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Dm=Aμ=Sin2A2Sin A/2=2sinA/2 cosA/2sinA/2 μ2=cosA/2            If    A=90o,μ=2If   A=0,   μ=2So μ  lies between 2 and 2

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