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In a thin prism of glass (refractive index 1.5), which of the following relations between the angle of minimum deviations $\delta_m$ and angle of refraction $r$ will be correct
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Options:
  • A $\delta_m=r$
  • B $\mathcal{S}_m=1.5 r$
  • C $\mathcal{S}_m=2 r$
  • D $\delta_m=\frac{r}{2}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\delta_m=r$
$\mathcal{S}_m=(\mu-1)(2 r)=(1.5-1) 2 r=0.5 \times 2 r=r$

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