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A prism has a refracting angle of 60°. When placed in the position of minimum deviation, it produces a deviation of 30°. The angle of incidence is ______. -

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A prism has a refracting angle of 60°. When placed in the position of minimum deviation, it produces a deviation of 30°. The angle of incidence is ______.

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  • 30°

  • 45°

  • 15°

  • 60°

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A prism has a refracting angle of 60°. When placed in the position of minimum deviation, it produces a deviation of 30°. The angle of incidence is 45°.

Explanation:

i = `("A"+delta_"m")/2`

= `(60+30)/2`

= 45°

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