A ray of light enters a spherical drop of water of refractive index μ as shown in the figure. The angle ϕ for which minimum deviation is produced will be given by :
A
cos2ϕ=μ2+13
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B
cos2ϕ=μ2−13
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C
sin2ϕ=μ2+13
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D
sin2ϕ=μ2−13
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Solution
The correct option is Bcos2ϕ=μ2−13 dδdϕ=4dαdϕ+2 dδdϕ=0, ⇒dαdϕ=12 α=sin−1(1μsinϕ) cos2ϕ=μ2−13