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A thin prism with angle of prism A=10 has refractive index of 1.627 for red light and 1.648 for violet light. The angular dispersion produced by the prism will be :

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0.21
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0.021
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0.0021
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0.37
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Solution

The correct option is A 0.21
Given :
Refracting angle is (A)=10

Refractive index for red light is (μR)=1.627

Refractive index for violet light is (μV)=1.648

Deviation of a light ray inside a thin prism is given by :
δ=(μ1)A

Therefore,
Angular dispersion =δVδR

=(μVμR)A

=(1.6481.627)10

=(0.021)×10

=0.210

Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

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