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A prism of refractive index \(\sqrt{2}\) has refracting angle of \(60^{\circ}\). At what angle a ray must be incident on it so that it suffers minimum deviation?
A prism of refractive index \(\sqrt{2}\) has refracting angle of \(60^{\circ}\). At what angle a ray must be incident on it so that it suffers minimum deviation?
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At minimum deviation, \(i = e\) and \(r = A/2\).
Updated On: Apr 23, 2026
- \(45^{\circ}\)
- \(60^{\circ}\)
- \(90^{\circ}\)
- \(180^{\circ}\)
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The Correct Option is A
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