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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