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If a monochromatic beam of light undergoes minimum deviation through an equiangular prism, how does the beam pass through the prism, with respect to its base?
A beam of monochromatic light undergoes minimum deviation through an equiangular prism. How does the beam pass through the prism with respect to its base ?
Solution
It passes parallel with respect to the base of the prism.
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