Ray Optics And Optical Instruments Ques 64

64. Angle of deviation ( $\delta$ ) by a prism (refractive index $=\mu$ and supposing the angle of prism A to be small) can be given by

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(a) $\delta=(\mu-1) A$

(b) $\delta=(\mu+1) A$

(c)$\delta=\frac{\sin \frac{A+\delta}{2}}{\sin \frac{A}{2}}$

(d) $\delta=\frac{\mu-1}{\mu+1} A$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 64.(a)

Solution:

  1. (a) When the angle of prism is small, $\delta=(\mu-1) A$