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A thin prism of angle 5° is placed at a distance of 10 cm from the object. The distance of the image from the object is (given μ of prism=1.5)
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Options:
  • A π8 cm
  • B π12 cm
  • C 36 cm
  • D π7 cm
Solution:
2528 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 36 cm
δ=μ-1A

δ=1.5-1×5°=2.5°

=2.5×π180=π72



δ≈tanδ=d10

π72=d10d=5π36 cm

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