A prism of refracting angle produces a minimum angle of deviation . What is the refractive index of the prism material?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: State the prism formula relating refractive index to refracting angle and minimum deviation : .
- Step 2: Substitute and : , and .
- Step 3: Compute: .
Answer
.
Why not the others: is standard crown glass index not matching ; corresponds to ; is water index.
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