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.

  1. Step 1: State the prism formula relating refractive index to refracting angle and minimum deviation : .
  2. Step 2: Substitute and : , and .
  3. Step 3: Compute: .
Answer
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Why not the others: is standard crown glass index not matching ; corresponds to ; is water index.

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