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An equilateral prism deviates a ray through 45° for two angles of incidence differing by 20°. The angles of incidence are :
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Options:
  • A 60°and 40°
  • B 50° and 70°
  • C 62°30' and 42°30'
  • D 60°30' and 40°30'
     
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 62°30' and 42°30'
δ = i 1 + i 2 - A

4 5 = i 1 + i 2 - 6 0

i 1 + i 2 = 1 0 5

i 1 - i 2 = 2 0

or  2 i i = 1 2 5

i 1 = 6 2 3 0 ,    i 2 = 4 2 3 0

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