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If the refractive indices of a prism for red, yellow and violet colours be 1.61, 1.63 and 1.65 respectively, then the dispersive power of the prism will be

a
1.65−1.621.61−1
b
1.62−1.611.65−1
c
1.65−1.611.63−1
d
1.65−1.631.61−1

detailed solution

Correct option is C

ω=μV−μRμY−1=1.65−1.611.63−1

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