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Prism
Question

A prism of refractive index μ and angle A is placed in the minimum deviation position. If the angle of minimum deviation is A, then the value of A in terms of μ is

Moderate
Solution

 Given δm=A, as μ=sinA+δm2sinA2 μ=sinA+A2sinA2=2cosA2A=2cos1μ2

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