Q.
When a ray of light is incident normally on one refracting surface of an equilateral prism (Refractive index of the material of the prism: 1.5
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a
Emerging ray is deviated by 30°
b
Emerging ray is deviated by 45°
c
Emerging ray just grazes the second refracting surface
d
The ray undergoes total internal reflection at the second refracting surface
answer is D.
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Detailed Solution
Critical angle for the material of prism C=sin−11μ= sin-1=42o since angle of incidence at surface AB (60°) is greater then the critical angle (42°) so total internal reflection takes place.
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